WASHINGTON: The US State Department has conveyed a clear message to Pakistan’s new rulers, emphasising the importance of collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and economic reforms for stability. In response to a set of questions from Dawn, a State Department spokesperson underscored the enduring partnership between the two nations, stating, “We value our long-standing partne
KARACHI: After a positive start on Wednesday, the stock market came under selling pressure as a weaker rupee and surging external debts amid uncertainty about new IMF conditions kept investors nervous as a result the benchmark KSE 100-share index closed in the red. Cautious investors opted to stay on the sidelines as the new government was preparing to start the final IMF review under the $3bn
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday remained under pressure as investors exercised caution ahead of the monetary policy announcement in mid-March and potential negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a new loan package. In the morning, trading kicked off with a spike and the market climbed during initial hours. Buying activity was observed throughout the firs
KARACHI: The latest petroleum refinery upgradation policy offers financial incentives, encouraging Pakistan’s industry to significantly increase the production of high-premium products. The policy aims to double the output of petrol and boost diesel production by 47% in the coming years. This multibillion-dollar and time-consuming initiative is expected to drastically reduce the import of refin
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has asked the Petroleum Division to allocate gas supply to the Fauji Fertiliser Bin Qasim Limited (FFBL) plant from a new discovery made by Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL). Earlier, the caretaker government approved an increase in the allocation of gas for third parties from 10% to 35% to tackle the growing circular debt and help exploration companies improve