In a bid to avoid a government levied tax, commercial banks have imposed a fee on deposits higher than their designated threshold, and set lower deposit targets in the range of Rs1 billion to Rs5bn. All major commercial banks, including Bank Alfalah, MCB, Meezan, HBL and Standard Chartered have sent notices to clients who have large deposits ranging from Rs1bn to Rs5bn, with each bank setting i
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday saw volatile trading as the benchmark KSE-100 index initially surged on strong buying interest but ultimately closed lower by more than 300 points due to profit-taking and political uncertainty. Additionally, the bourse felt pressure from above-average foreign corporate selling, which pushed the index into the red zone. After commencing proceedings
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Tuesday that "tit-for-tat" tariffs could undermine Asia's economic prospects, raise costs and disrupt supply chains even as it expects the region to remain a key engine of growth for the global economy. "The tit-for-tat retaliatory tariffs threaten to disrupt growth prospects across the region, leading to longer and less efficient supply chains,"
Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday proposed a multi-pronged strategy, aligning the GSP Plus programme with the 5Es framework to achieve export-led economic growth and secure a prosperous future for Pakistan. "The GSP Plus programme represents more than just trade preferences. It is a roadmap for sustainable development and good governan
Experts have presented a proposal for implementing full reserve banking, aimed at reducing domestic debt, interest, inflation and unemployment. They said the proposal is more than just a financial blueprint; it is a call to action for a nation grappling with economic instability and the quest for ethical banking. They made the remarks at a programme titled "Full Reserve Banking: a Solution C