pakistan economic crisis

Pakistan Stock Exchange sinks by more than 2,000 points after PM Sharif announces ‘super tax'

Pakistan Stock Exchange plunged by more than 2,000 points or nearly 5% in just 22 minutes of manic trade at noon.

Jun 24, 2022, 19:55 PM IST

Pakistan in BIG trouble, skyrocketing prices of THIS crosses 'Double Century' mark

Pakistan's Finance Minister announced the price hike, saying the former government had unnecessarily taken the burden of subsidies on the government's shoulders and reduced the price of fuel. But the current government can't bear that burden anymore.

Jun 18, 2022, 08:49 AM IST

DNA: China Debt Trap - After Sri Lanka, now Pakistan's turn?

Rising inflation and economic crisis have increased the difficulties for the Pakistan Government. The situation has become so bad that now they do not even have money to drink tea. Know what the Pakistan Government is doing to deal with this crisis.

Jun 16, 2022, 01:16 AM IST

Cash-strapped Pakistan urges people to reduce tea consumption to save precious forex

"I appeal to the nation to cut down the consumption of tea by 1-2 cups because we import tea on loan," Federal Minister for Planning was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.

Jun 15, 2022, 23:44 PM IST

Pakistan gives shock to China, imposes 10% duty on Chinese petroleum imports: Report

Pakistan has reportedly imposed a 10 per cent regulatory duty on the import of petroleum products from China. 

Jun 05, 2022, 10:34 AM IST

Petrol at Rs 179.85, diesel at Rs 174.15! Pakistan hikes prices of fuel by Rs 30 per litre

The Pakistan government has increased the prices of petroleum products by Rs 30 per litre. 

May 26, 2022, 23:54 PM IST

‘No petrol at station, no cash in ATM’: Former Pakistani batter shares pain of common man

Pakistan Economic Crisis: Mohammad Hafeez pointed out that there is no petrol available in any petrol station in Lahore. 

May 25, 2022, 18:48 PM IST

Pakistan bans import of luxury cars, cosmetics, other items to mitigate financial crisis: Report

Pakistan government has decided to impose a ban on the import of non-essential and luxury items as the nation tried to avert a financial meltdown.  

May 18, 2022, 21:06 PM IST

Pakistan’s Economic Crisis: Pakistani rupee plunges to all-time low against US dollar

The Pakistani rupee slumped to an all-time low against the US dollar on Tuesday.  

May 11, 2022, 12:53 PM IST

Pakistan Economic Crisis: Electricity charges go up by Rs 4.8 per unit amid rising inflation

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has allowed power distribution companies to increase tariffs and charge power consumers more. 

Apr 16, 2022, 08:47 AM IST

''Without India, there is no development'' Concerned Imran

While speaking at Davos in Switzerland Prime Minister of Pakistan expresses his concern over relations with India and how its affecting Pakistan's economy.

Jan 23, 2020, 11:30 AM IST