Counting the cost of child marriages EDITORIAL: Although child marriage is prohibited by law, the practice is widely prevalent in Pakistan — sixth... Published 16 Jan, 2023 07:02am
BR Research Digital payments - a way to uplift women With people struggling to find jobs and women at a far more significant disadvantage, freelancing creates... Published 07 Nov, 2022 08:55am
BR Research The Karachi dilemma For the economic development of any country, the vibrancy of its port city is of utmost importance. In its early ... Published 27 Oct, 2022 07:53am
Business & Finance APAT for consensus national policy to get rid of debts LAHORE: All Pakistan Anjuman Tajran (APAT) Central President Ashraf Bhatti has said that an agreed national policy... Published 24 Oct, 2022 05:45am
Business & Finance Innovation index relative to level of economic development: Pakistan performed ‘above expectation’: UN GENEVA: Funding for innovation swelled during the Covid-19 pandemic, with significant growth in developing... Updated 30 Sep, 2022 09:39am
Opinion History of taxation: a perspective Taxes are share of state in income, production and consumption and never liked by individuals or corporate bodies.... Published 28 Sep, 2022 05:51am
Pakistan ‘Women’s contribution can enhance country’s income by 25pc’ ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Finance and Revenue Aisha Ghaus Pasha said women’s contribution can enhance the... Published 15 Sep, 2022 06:14am
Business & Finance Thought Leaders Dialogue: Regional connectivity stressed for economic development of Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Renowned economic, energy and business leadership came together for highlighting and exploring trade and... Published 27 Aug, 2022 05:49am
Print Govt takes step to spur forex inflows thru export boost Finance Minister Miftah Ismail says there will be no tax on companies exporting at least 10pc of their products Updated 18 Aug, 2022 09:45am
Business & Finance FWCCI president seeks enabling environment for women entrepreneurs FAISALABAD: “Government needs to provide enabling environments for women entrepreneurs to facilitate for business... Published 31 Jul, 2022 05:39am
Opinion PIMEC: a step towards exploring maritime potential The maritime sector is the bedrock of Pakistan’s economy as more than 90% of our trade is carried out by seas.... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Business & Finance Miftah orders authorities to address pharma industry’s concerns ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail has directed the relevant authorities to undertake... Published 19 Jul, 2022 08:15am
Pakistan Punjab governor for carrying forward good policies of previous govt Says despite difficult conditions, business community playing an active role in the economic development of the country Updated 03 Jul, 2022 09:45am
Business & Finance Economic uplift linked to good ties with strategic partners: Ahsan ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said that the country’s economic... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Pakistan Country can attain fast-paced economic development: Alvi LAHORE: President Dr Arif Alvi said on Tuesday that future of Pakistan is bright and with dedicated efforts, we can... Published 16 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Pakistan There will be no hindrance to ‘peaceful protest’: Governor LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said on Monday that no hindrance will be created in the peaceful... Published 01 Mar, 2022 05:34am
BR Research Economic development and the planet “…A crazy idea that there can be unlimited economic development on a planet with finite natural resources”,... Updated 11 Feb, 2022 07:59am
Pakistan Economic development: SEZs termed part of broader strategy ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar said that the establishment... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Print Pakistan re-elected to executive council of OPCW ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been re-elected to the executive council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Print Slow pace of economic uplift a source of concern: SBP KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Wednesday said that the slow pace of economic development in Pakistan is a... Updated 25 Nov, 2021 11:20am
BR Research Interview with Dr. Khalid Saeed “The undocumented economy needs to be left unencumbered,” Dr. Khalid Saeed Dr. Khalid Saeed is a Professor of... Published 22 Nov, 2021 07:30am
BR Research An interview with Dr. Erfa Iqbal, CEO, Punjab Board of Investment & Trade (PBIT) “Focus on R&D integral for FDI” Dr. Erfa Iqbal, a Harvard graduate and an Eisenhower fellow, has been civil... Published 12 Nov, 2021 07:40am
Pakistan Afghan reconstruction: Pakistan calls for devising long-term roadmap ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Wednesday called for devising a long-term roadmap for Afghanistan to advance agenda of political... Published 28 Oct, 2021 04:06am
Business & Finance Saudi investment minister visits Oman to boost economic ties DUBAI: Saudi Arabia's Investment Minister Khalid al-Falih was visiting Oman on Sunday to discuss opportunities in... Published 30 Aug, 2021 06:33am
Pakistan Defence, security: Bahrain PM hails Pakistan's cooperation ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Thursday highlighted... Published 30 Jul, 2021 05:10am
Print Tarin says realisation of growth targets requires stability Pakistan has set a growth target of 6-7 % in the medium term New auto policy and 'Meri Gari Scheme' to be introduced as well, adds finance minister Updated 03 Jul, 2021 10:45am
Business & Finance Korangi SSP assures KATI of full support KARACHI: SSP Korangi, Shahjahan Khan has said that the police stood by the business community and law enforcement... Published 24 Jun, 2021 03:36am
Pakistan Qureshi to visit Turkey ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi will undertake an official visit to Turkey to participate in the... Published 17 Jun, 2021 03:27am
Pakistan Country fast moving towards economic development: CM The opposition was misleading people about the economic development in the country, he regretted. Published 01 Jun, 2021 08:44pm
Business & Finance Pakistan and China to extend CPEC to Afghanistan Pakistan and China have decided to extend CPEC to Afghanistan during Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s recent visit to Islamabad. Published 25 May, 2021 09:09pm