Expert says policy rate likely to rise Published 09 Mar, 2026 06:26am KARACHI: When the State Bank of Pakistan monetary policy committee meets on 9th March, 26 to decide the policy rate...
SBP expected to retain policy rate at 11pc: analyst Published 14 Dec, 2025 02:49am KARACHI: There are problems like rising inflation, complex energy tariff structure, sharp increase in additional...
Blue economy can help generate up to USD150bn: Ateeq Updated 18 Nov, 2025 08:10am KARACHI: Pakistan’s blue economy can generate between USD 100 billion to USD 150 billion, if it is being expanded...
‘Trade deficit widens to $26.35bn due to surging imports’ Updated 12 Nov, 2025 08:06am KARACHI: In the last 12 months, the total exports of Pakistan were approximately USD 32.04 billion, whereas in the...
Loans cannot build a nation but industries can: expert Published 26 Oct, 2025 05:51am KARACHI: The past, we have been extensively talking about Special Economic Zones (SEZ), Export Procession Zones...
‘Pakistan needs modern ports to handle larger vessels’ Published 26 Sep, 2025 06:23am KARACHI: Pakistan need modern ports to handle larger vessels, including mother ships, and to manage higher volumes ...
Expert calls for developing climate-resilient infrastructure in Pakistan Updated 01 Sep, 2025 08:58am KARACHI: Our challenges as a nation are multiplying year after year, with floods and heavy rains continuing to wreak...
New industrial policy: Expert emphasizes cost and ease of business Published 09 Jul, 2025 07:45am KARACHI: It’s indeed wonderful news that the government is finalizing a new Industrial Policy, there has to be...
Budget neglects ports, shipping and logistics: analyst Published 25 Jun, 2025 05:41am KARACHI: Budget 2025-26 study shows that not much has been discussed, allocated or disbursed for ports, mini sea...
‘Port investment key to maritime growth, blue economy in Pakistan’ Updated 31 May, 2025 10:41am KARACHI: The modernisation of Pakistan’s maritime industry and the expansion of its blue economy depend heavily on...
Businessman speaks of importance of low interest rates Published 04 May, 2025 05:49am KARACHI: In the present difficult situation, importing of raw material especially for Pharmaceutical Industry is ...
Frequent, severe traffic jams major concern during Ramazan Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am KARACHI: The frequent and severe traffic jams near the port and terminals in Karachi are a major concern,...
Strenuous efforts needed to achieve tremendous progress of economy in 2025: analyst Published 01 Jan, 2025 03:03am KARACHI: In our country, the average 2024 growth of economy needs strenuous efforts to achieve tremendous progress ...
Imposing more taxes for generating more revenue no solution, says analyst Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am KARACHI: Ateeq Ur Rehman economic & financial analyst said that imposing more taxes for generating more revenue...
‘Blue economy will enhance exports’ Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am KARACHI: Discussing about Pakistan’s blue economy & maritime, unfortunately this area has not been addressed ...
Cut in interest rate termed ‘insignificant’ Published 31 Jul, 2024 06:40am KARACHI: Terming the recent cut in interest rate insignificant, experts and industry leaders have asked the State...
‘Transit trade to boost economy’ Published 21 Jul, 2024 03:29am KARACHI: Transit trade will not only become a source of enormous trade development but also a resource generation ...
Analyst says salaried class overburdened Published 17 Jun, 2024 05:30am KARACHI: Ateequr Rehman, economic & financial analyst, said that the salaried class is overburdened with ...
It’s not a ‘people-friendly’ budget: economist Published 13 Jun, 2024 06:22am KARACHI: Tough measures have been adopted in the federal budget 2024-25, and it is not at all a ...
Foreign direct investment should be top priority, says economist Published 08 Jun, 2024 07:00am KARACHI: Anything or everything related to foreign direct investment should be the top priority instead of relying ...
Upcoming budget: Pakistan may impose Rs1.3trn additional taxes Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am KARACHI: For further negotiation with our global lenders for extended fund facilities, the multilateral and ...
More direct investment a must to boost economy: economist Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am KARACHI: More direct investment is a must for giving the national economy a big boost, said economic and financial...
Further hike in power tariffs to raise cost-push inflation: economist Published 18 Mar, 2024 04:56am KARACHI: Ateeq ur Rehman, economic & financial analyst, has said that any further increase in electricity prices...
Rising cost of doing business hurts growth of industries: analyst Published 25 Feb, 2024 04:51am KARACHI: By setting up our priorities we have to overcome the prevailing most daunting national economic challenges...
Economic challenges: Ateeq underlines broad-based reforms Published 22 Jan, 2024 05:38am KARACHI: Our Economic Frame Work faces serious challenges which need to be redressed by broad based reforms. There...
Analyst says agri sector performed well despite challenges Published 31 Dec, 2023 03:04am KARACHI: Economic challenges in 2023 were quite bigger but we have seen tremendous progress in agriculture which...
Inflation likely to escalate, warns economist Published 24 Dec, 2023 04:00am KARACHI: In Pakistan general inflation is constantly soaring, already surpassing almost 45% and it is expected to go...
Concern voiced over new taxation ‘proposal’ Published 17 Dec, 2023 03:01am KARACHI: The proposal for doubling tax collection from business individuals and salaried person will hurt the middle...
‘Pakistan needs to attract FDI’ Published 03 Dec, 2023 02:59am KARACHI: On the one hand Pakistan continues to face a very high fiscal deficit and on the other hand Pakistan’s...
Disparities fuelling poverty: expert Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am KARACHI: Many countries in the world have income disparities but we have too much income disparity; therefore the...