Caretakers say satisfied with own performance ISLAMABAD: The caretaker federal cabinet has expressed satisfaction over the steps taken by the caretaker government... Updated 23 Feb, 2024 11:00am
Print Borrowing level of caretakers comparatively lower than PDM govt’s: MoF ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry has maintained that the domestic and external borrowings during the period of the... Updated 23 Feb, 2024 08:54am
Opinion Default, then? Fitch’s doubts about securing a post-SBA (Stand-By Arrangement) IMF lifeline show that even leading IFIs... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Opinion Beyond colonial legacies—II An additional critical factor contributing to the governance and economic challenges in Pakistan is the dominance of... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Business & Finance ‘PE’: AIC concerned at implications of tax law definition ISLAMABAD: The Asia Internet Coalition (AIC) comprising global digital media giants has expressed serious concern... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Editorials Lack of empathy EDITORIAL: As Pakistan’s economic team leaders claim that stabilisation of the economy has been achieved citing a... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Print Moody’s speaks of elevated political uncertainty Prolonged delays in formation of govt will increase policy and political uncertainty at a time when it faces very challenging macroeconomic conditions Updated 15 Feb, 2024 11:56am
Print Textile exporters blame govt for ‘economic disaster’ KARACHI: The interim rule has again drawn severe criticism for “intruding” into the economic matters that left the... Updated 15 Feb, 2024 08:42am
Pakistan All parties should work together for economic stability KARACHI: Petroleum and CNG industry leader, member of UBG Core Committee, Malik Khuda Bakhsh has urged all political... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Print ‘Right people’ will take appropriate economic decisions: Pasha ISLAMABAD: Matters are now in the hands of the right people and they will take appropriate economic decisions. This... Updated 13 Feb, 2024 09:43pm
Business & Finance H1 debt stocks jump 7.14pc to Rs65.188trn YoY KARACHI: The federal government’s total debt (domestic and external) stocks rose over Rs 4 trillion during the first... Updated 13 Feb, 2024 08:56am
Print What’s next in election deadlock? ISLAMABAD: National election ended with no party winning a majority in parliament, in polls marred by militant... Updated 12 Feb, 2024 08:43am
Business & Finance Digital economy promotion: Roadmap prepared for next govt: minister ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Dr. Umar Saif has said that... Published 12 Feb, 2024 06:25am
Business & Finance Fiscal trajectory: Expert underscores role of taxation PESHAWAR: Muhammad Umair Zeb, a leading tax expert has underscored the pivotal role of taxation in shaping the... Published 12 Feb, 2024 06:25am
Business & Finance New govt will have to introduce long-term financing plan: Moody’s ISLAMABAD: The newly-elected government will have to put in place a long-term financing plan to meet its very large... Published 10 Feb, 2024 05:48am
Print Govt may face more economic misery if election result unclear LONDON/ISLAMABAD: The possibility of a political stalemate in Pakistan leading to delays in both reforms and crucial... Updated 10 Feb, 2024 04:25pm
Opinion I’m not voting None of the top politicians and political parties making promises about free houses and hundreds of electricity... Updated 08 Feb, 2024 08:42pm
Print IMF briefed about tariff, circular debt plans International Monetary Fund seeks some clarification from the caretaker government’s team Updated 06 Feb, 2024 10:28am
Opinion PBS needs a makeover Policymaking at all levels of government requires precise, timely and accurate statistics to achieve various targets... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Editorials ‘Worst economic crisis’ EDITORIAL: Human Rights Watch’s (HRW’s) World Report 2024 only confirms what most Pakistanis have been... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Business & Finance Chitral Economic Zone inaugurated PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has achieved a milestone in the journey towards industrial development ... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Business & Finance PAJCCI for issuance of special passes to truckers PESHAWAR: Coordinator Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI), Ziaul Haq Sarhadi has suggested... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Print SIFC gives go-ahead to FBR reforms Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar chairs 9th Apex Committee of the SIFC Updated 03 Feb, 2024 06:46pm
Business & Finance IMF says central banks should not rush into rate cuts WASHINGTON: The IMF sees a greater risk to the global economy if central banks start cutting interest rates too soon... Published 03 Feb, 2024 05:46am
Markets Pakistan’s headline inflation reading clocks in at 28.3% in January Figure in line with official estimates that put CPI reading in range of 27.5-28.5% Updated 01 Feb, 2024 05:42pm
Print FBR revamp plan approved by caretakers Federal Tax Policy Board will be formed in the Revenue Division which will be responsible for the formulation of tax policy Updated 31 Jan, 2024 09:57am
Business & Finance Pakistan inching towards economic stability: HCCI president HYDERABAD: President Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI) Adeel Siddiqui has said that Pakistan is... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Business & Finance Nawaz vows economic stability if voted to power LAHORE: Expressing concern over soaring inflation and unemployment, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo... Published 30 Jan, 2024 04:52am
Opinion Design flaws in IMF programme The International Monetary Fund (IMF) programmes are regarded as well designed by other multilaterals (with routine... Published 29 Jan, 2024 04:37am
Opinion Next govt faces an economic tightrope As the general elections are just around the corner, the economic battleground takes center stage with the... Published 29 Jan, 2024 04:37am