KCCI says budget lacks steps for economic growth KARACHI: The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has criticised the federal budget 2025-26, describing ... Published 11 Jun, 2025 06:04am
Business & Finance Govt urged to craft a budget that reflects commitment to progress KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and... Published 01 Jun, 2025 03:03am
Opinion Reflections on recently-released country report by IMF The recently released International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s, or simply the ‘Fund’s’) country report,... Updated 23 May, 2025 07:45am
Editorials Q3: 2.4pc growth EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s economy rose by 2.4 percent during the third quarter of the current fiscal year (July-March... Published 22 May, 2025 06:08am
Print Q3FY25: Pakistan economy posts 2.4% growth Industrial sector faces 1.14% contraction in January-March Updated 21 May, 2025 09:51am
Business & Finance Tax system termed barrier to economic growth KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and... Published 21 May, 2025 06:28am
Pakistan Global investors respond positively to Pakistan’s economic reforms Global investors have responded positively to Pakistan’s reform and economic transformation agenda, as leading... Updated 09 May, 2025 10:57pm
Business & Finance CCP holds awareness session on Competition Law: ‘Fair competition a must for sustainable economic progress’ ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), in collaboration with the Federation of Pakistan Chambers ... Published 09 May, 2025 06:02am
Business & Finance Businessmen demand reduction in policy rate PESHAWAR: Members of the business community urged the governor State Bank of Pakistan to reduce interest rate to... Published 05 May, 2025 06:14am
Opinion MPC meeting: navigating between disinflation and external fragility Monetary policy decision is due today. Three macro variables are making a compelling argument for a big rate cut.... Updated 05 May, 2025 07:55am
Pakistan Ahsan for transition to export-based economy to achieve rapid growth LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal highlighted the urgent need... Published 04 May, 2025 05:49am
Opinion Crumbling foundations: the failure of Pakistan’s engineering institutions Engineers stand as the master architects of economic growth, fueling innovation, crafting infrastructure, and... Updated 02 May, 2025 10:16pm
Print Growth in Pakistan may stay broadly unchanged: IMF ISLAMABAD: Growth for Pakistan is expected to remain broadly unchanged in fiscal year 2025, reflecting a 0.6... Updated 02 May, 2025 02:20pm
Business & Finance ACCA hosts dinner: SSO sector’s role in boosting economic growth, job creation underscored KARACHI: The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) hosted a high-profile Shared Services and... Published 02 May, 2025 06:12am
Business & Finance Mobilink Bank and Daraz Pakistan partner to empower MSMEs ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has announced a strategic partnership with... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Opinion Mindset traps that trap growth It’s a lost cause. AI is going to take our jobs. Without the “right connections” there is no future. These are... Updated 30 Apr, 2025 07:40am
Opinion India’s march to folly Somewhere somehow something went terribly wrong with India. As it snarls and growls at Pakistan, and as its clownish... Published 29 Apr, 2025 03:07am
Pakistan Urbanisation should be seen as driver of economic growth: experts LAHORE: Experts have said that urbanisation should be seen as a driver of economic growth and urged Pakistani... Published 27 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Opinion Poverty alleviation in Pakistan Poverty alleviation refers to the efforts, strategies, and policies aimed at reducing or eliminating poverty. It... Published 26 Apr, 2025 02:57am
Business & Finance Karachi visit: US official highlights trade, investment opportunities KARACHI: US Chargé d'Affaires Natalie Baker visited Karachi April 23-24 to boost trade ties and strengthen business... Published 26 Apr, 2025 02:57am
Print Economic growth hinges on structural reforms: SBP KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) emphasized on Thursday that a continued perceptible progress on structural... Updated 25 Apr, 2025 09:22am
Business & Finance Economic growth: Govt should introduce affordable housing finance scheme: experts KARACHI: With Pakistan facing a housing deficit of over 10 million units, real estate experts have emphasized the... Published 21 Apr, 2025 05:42am
Opinion Stabilized, but stagnant: the recovery illusion Economic stabilization has been achieved: inflation is nosediving, interest rates have been cut in half, and the... Updated 21 Apr, 2025 06:11am
Business & Finance Economic growth: Cut in power tariff to play role of catalyst: Khattak PESHAWAR: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) JK Consultants and prominent expert on SME sector, Javed Iqbal Khattak has... Published 21 Apr, 2025 05:42am
Opinion The link between security and economic growth The civilian and military leadership’s resolve in relation to the country’s security must have spooked its enemies... Updated 19 Apr, 2025 07:45am
Business & Finance Criticality of sustainable economic growth highlighted KARACHI: Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, while underscoring the... Updated 15 Apr, 2025 07:32am
Print Macroeconomic stability achieved: SBP governor KARACHI: Jameel Ahmed, Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Monday said Pakistan has successfully transitioned from... Updated 15 Apr, 2025 09:31am
Pakistan Peace coupled with political stability must for growth: Ahsan ISLAMAABD: Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal said that peace and harmony coupled with political... Published 12 Apr, 2025 06:49am
Opinion Choking growth Pakistan has reached a staff-level agreement with the IMF, meaning the economy gets to stay afloat for another six... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Pakistan Climate change threatens economic sustainability, says Aurangzeb Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday termed climate change as an “existential threat” that could undermine... Updated 21 Mar, 2025 05:21pm