Need for urgent thorough steps for economic growth KARACHI: S M Tanveer, Patron-in-Chief of the United Business Group (UBG) has stressed the need for immediate... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Print US envoy, PM discuss private sector-led growth United States Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome expresses US support for Pakistan’s democracy and the key role of an independent press Updated 16 Mar, 2024 03:07pm
Opinion Getting prices right in Pakistan: Shock therapy, ‘dual-track’ price system, and input-output model Lack of allocative and productive expenditure efficiency has led to under-utilization of revenue and aid, which in... Updated 15 Mar, 2024 11:53am
Print Reforms agenda: Govt committed to working with IMF: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has expressed the government’s commitment towards working with the... Updated 15 Mar, 2024 08:28am
Business & Finance Economic growth: New govt should take structural policy initiatives: PTEA patron FAISALABAD: Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) has welcomed the new cabinet and expressed the hope that... Published 13 Mar, 2024 06:32am
Business & Finance OPEC sticks to oil demand view, nudges up economic growth LONDON: OPEC on Tuesday stuck to its forecast for relatively strong growth in global oil demand in 2024 and 2025, ... Published 13 Mar, 2024 06:32am
Opinion Eradicating systemic corruption The pervasive issue of corruption and mismanagement acts as a two-edged sword that significantly undermines societal... Published 05 Mar, 2024 03:09am
Opinion Rescuing Pakistan For over three decades, Pakistan’s energy sector has grappled with the persistent issue of circular debt, casting a... Updated 02 Mar, 2024 04:38am
BR Research Fiscal update: H1-FY24 The Finance ministry has released its Monthly Economic Update, which gives a snapshot of the performance of the... Updated 01 Mar, 2024 11:06am
Opinion Incoming government and some important economic policy initiatives High inflationary situation should be among the top most priorities of the incoming government. Over-board aggregate... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Markets Oil steady as investors weigh US rate cut outlook with Middle East tensions LONDON: Oil prices steadied on Wednesday, stabilising from losses in the previous session, as growing expectations... Updated 21 Feb, 2024 08:57pm
Opinion Protecting the common man: navigating street banking In this age of information, fueled by electronic media reaching the very heart of our homes, even the “common... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Business & Finance ‘Pakistan committed to ending inequalities in labour market’ ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan is committed to eliminating inequalities in the labour market which not only... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
World India, UAE sign investment, economic partnership accords NEW DELHI: India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed accords aimed at promoting bilateral investment and... Published 13 Feb, 2024 06:48pm
Markets OPEC sticks to oil demand view, sees better economic growth LONDON: OPEC on Tuesday stuck to its forecast for relatively strong growth in global oil demand in 2024 and 2025 and... Published 13 Feb, 2024 06:02pm
Pakistan Majority CEOs somewhat optimistic over Pakistan’s economic growth in coming 12 months A majority of Pakistani Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of companies remain somewhat optimistic about Pakistan’s... Updated 07 Feb, 2024 09:03pm
World India’s January services growth at six-month high on robust demand BENGALURU: India’s dominant services sector expanded at the fastest pace in six months in January on robust demand,... Published 05 Feb, 2024 11:13am
Opinion Corruption, justice and accountability Pakistan’s ranking on the global Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), announced this week by the Berlin-based... Published 03 Feb, 2024 05:46am
Business & Finance RUDA, FPCCI foster collaboration for regional economic growth LAHORE: Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) and the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry... Published 02 Feb, 2024 05:20am
Business & Finance US committed to deepening its trade ties with Pakistan, says Blome KARACHI: The US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome underscored the United States’ unwavering commitment to... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
BR Research Unwavering smog The air quality of Punjab and specifically of Lahore has persistently been worst over the last two months. A mixture... Published 22 Jan, 2024 07:12am
Business & Finance ACCA research reveals three main challenges in SMEs sector KARACHI: A new research from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) titled SMEs: Business... Published 20 Jan, 2024 05:18am
Opinion A low growth trap: assessing challenges Over the past two years, the Pakistani economy has weathered a highly turbulent period. Inflation reached... Published 15 Jan, 2024 05:03am
Opinion Rising but lagging: female entrepreneurs Despite experiencing some growth in the past three decades, female participation rates in Pakistan’s labour force... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Print Pakistan offers PTA to Egypt CAIRO (Egypt): Pakistan offered Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) to Egypt envisaging boosting trade volume to 4... Updated 10 Jan, 2024 09:41am
Business & Finance KPEZDMC launches mobile app to streamline industrial operations PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Development and Management Company (KPEZDMC) announced the launch of its... Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am
Business & Finance India forecasts 7.3pc economic growth in 2023/24 NEW DELHI: India forecast annual growth of 7.3 percent in the fiscal year ending in March, the highest rate of any ... Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am
Markets UN projects 2% growth in Pakistan in 2024 However, growth in South Asia is projected to remain robust at 5.2% in 2024 Updated 06 Jan, 2024 09:47pm
Business & Finance Jul-Dec: Trade deficit falls 34.29pc to $11.15bn YoY ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit narrowed down by 34.29 percent in the first half (July-December) of the current... Updated 03 Jan, 2024 09:54am
Opinion Economic growth the major victim The State Bank of Pakistan governor’s “Annual Report for 2022-23” has pointed out, among other the things, the... Published 31 Dec, 2023 03:04am