KARACHI - HBL today declared a consolidated profit before tax of Rs 46.4 billion for 9M’21, a growth of 8% over the same period last year. Profit after tax increased to Rs 27.0 billion, with earnings per share increasing to Rs18.21 in 9M’21 compared to Rs 17.17 in 9M’20. The ...

ISLAMABAD – The National Social Media Coordination Working Group, which has been recently formed by Prime Minister Imran Khan, held its first meeting under the chairmanship of National Security Advisor Dr. Moeed Yusuf on Wednesday. PM Imran constituted NSMCWG to work on relevant policies ...

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has summoned the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Finance Ministry and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to explain the steps they have taken to restrict cryptocurrency transactions. The SBP or SECP have yet to ...

Amid a heightened debate over the appointment of the new NAB chairman, President Arif Alvi on Wednesday promulgated the National Accountability (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021. Here are some key features of the amended NAB ordinance: NAB Chairman Justice (r) Javed Iqbal will continue to work on ...

JHELUM – Federal Minister for Finance Shaukat Tarin revealed on Friday that Saudi Arabia has agreed to provide oil on deferred payment to Pakistan. His statement comes amid roar over latest surge in petroleum prices in Pakistan. The federal government, a day earlier, announced to raise the ...