As the auto market continues to grow in Pakistan, new players are setting their sights on introducing hybrid as well as electric vehicles (EVs) in the country, and one of the largest automakers has announced its entry into Pakistan. The BYD Group of China has recently announced its entry into the passenger vehicle market in Pakistan in collaboration with Mega Conglomerate Pvt Ltd, the parent co
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has repaid $1 billion against euro bonds, creating goodwill for the bonds in the near future. Pakistan on Friday successfully made a payment of $1bn on an international bond, which included principal plus interest, the central bank said in a statement on Saturday. “The payment was made to the agent bank for onward distribution to the bond holders,” it added.
For the better part of the last 15 years, Pakistan has faced serious economic troubles. Even during the supposedly good times, the alarm bells were quite clear. Lately, we have truly learned the meaning of rock bottom through a series of ‘firsts’. Be it the highest inflation in our history, interest payments exceeding federal revenues or another indicator of your choice. Briefly, the startup
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Turkiye followed with their earnings of $155bn and $90bn, respectively, according to a World Bank report. Pakistan can learn a lot from these three nations and from China and India — the two Asian giants. Combined, the five countries boast an 18 per cent share in global services exports. We all know that Singapore has one of the best education systems, and Sin
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb arrived in Washington on Sunday with his team to participate in the IMF and World Bank’s spring meetings and initiate talks on a new financial package ranging from $6 billion to $8 billion. The IMF ministerial meetings and events are scheduled for April 17-19, with additional activities planned from April 15-20. Mr Aurangzeb and his team have a packed sc