Unveiling the malaise and despondency The recent success on IMF (International Monetary Fund) funding, a bullish stock market, the rupee value stabilizing... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Opinion Pakistan: leadership crisis The primary constituents of economic growth encompass physical capital, infrastructure, human capital, and... Published 01 Dec, 2023 04:43am
Print Economic growth has to be backed by structural reforms: Shamshad ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Finance Dr Shamshad Akhtar has said political and economic instability... Updated 24 Nov, 2023 09:44am
Business & Finance P3A discusses economic growth ISLAMABAD: The Board of Directors of the Public Private Partnership Authority (P3A) discussed economic growth,... Published 18 Nov, 2023 06:03am
Opinion Compelling need for implementing WACOG Law For years, Pakistan has grappled with an energy crisis, with natural gas being a crucial component of the ... Published 21 Oct, 2023 06:05am
World Middle East growth to recover in 2024 but structural issues to weigh: IMF DUBAI: Economic growth in the Middle East and North Africa region is expected to accelerate in 2024 after a slowdown... Published 12 Oct, 2023 03:18pm
BR Research Rice: leveraged exports bottom out High interest rates effectively reveal what economic growth looks like in a credit starved economy. During FY22,... Published 12 Oct, 2023 08:28am
Print World Bank projects primary balance at negative 0.4pc ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has projected a primary balance for Pakistan at negative 0.4 percent (-0.4) for the... Updated 04 Oct, 2023 08:36am
Print Q1 SRB collection up 44pc to Rs52.12bn YoY ISLAMABAD: The Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) has collected Rs52.12 billion during the first quarter of the fiscal year... Updated 01 Oct, 2023 09:31am
Opinion How far ahead of Pakistan is India?—II The Indian diaspora is quite highly placed in developed economies where a number of Indians are also part of ... Updated 23 Sep, 2023 06:38am
Business & Finance Iranian envoy lauds govt’s two key initiatives for economic growth LAHORE: Ambassador of Iran Dr Reza Amiri Moghaddam expressed optimism about two key initiatives that are being... Published 23 Sep, 2023 05:58am
Pakistan Downward revision: ADB sees Pakistan’s GDP growth to ‘recover modestly’ to 1.9% in FY24 Prospects closely tied to steadfast and consistent implementation of policy reforms to stabilise economy and rebuild fiscal, external buffers, it says Updated 20 Sep, 2023 10:56pm
Opinion Unraveling state of engineering industry The industrial sector is unquestionably important to Pakistan’s economy, contributing significantly to its growth... Updated 20 Sep, 2023 07:05am
Technology Technology fundamentally has shaped geopolitics, economics for a long time: Anne Neuberger WASHINGTON: Anne Neuberger, Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology at the National... Published 18 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Opinion Decoupling of energy and growth in Pakistan Pakistan’s energy demand has risen by 2.4%, but 25% of the population still lacks electricity. Shortages and... Updated 14 Sep, 2023 06:42am
Business & Finance Blome advocates private sector investment for economic growth LAHORE: The private sector plays a vital role in creating jobs, and stimulating economic growth. This was the... Updated 12 Sep, 2023 01:48pm
Business & Finance UBG discusses ways to foster economic growth KARACHI: Delving into the economic situation of Pakistan, the UBG core committee contemplated the prevailing... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
BR Research Crisis of confidence The currency touched its lowest value yesterday. PKR/USD closed at 299 and is all set to cross the psychological... Updated 23 Aug, 2023 10:30am
Opinion Fiscal discipline key to reforms Before Pakistan can embark on the long and tedious journey of structural reforms, fiscal discipline must be embraced... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Print Gohar floats the idea of establishing ‘business parks’ Federal Minister for Commerce and Industries Dr Gohar Ejaz says park would prove vital in the economic development of the country Updated 23 Aug, 2023 10:15am
Print Jul-Mar FY23: New loan pacts worth $7.228bn signed with development partners: EAD ISLAMABAD: A prudent external debt management strategy coupled with strong institutional arrangements is necessary... Updated 22 Aug, 2023 09:27am
Business & Finance Taiwan sees economic growth this year at slowest in 8 years TAIPEI: Taiwan’s export-dependent economy will probably grow at its slowest pace in eight years this year, the... Published 21 Aug, 2023 06:43am
BR Research Interview with Suleman G. Abro - Founder, President, and CEO – SAFCO Microfinance Company (Private) Limited ‘We’re empowering the rural and marginalized communities by bringing them into mainstream with economic growth and... Published 07 Aug, 2023 08:16am
Opinion Future drivers of country’s growth The incumbent government, in the very last leg of its tenure, has sowed the seeds of agriculture, mineral and mines,... Published 05 Aug, 2023 06:00am
Print Senate passes crucial bill to pave the way: Setting-up of sovereign wealth fund in sight Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar presents bill on behalf of the interior minister Updated 03 Aug, 2023 09:55am
Opinion Rewiring the investment model Pakistan’s Investment to GDP ratio has remained stubbornly low compared to other emerging markets for many years.... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Business & Finance Risks to inflation skewed to upside over medium term in Sri Lanka, central bank says COLOMBO: Risks to inflation in Sri Lanka and real economic growth projections are skewed to the upside over the... Published 31 Jul, 2023 05:53pm
Print Policy continuation, forex financing a must for growth ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has stated that prudent and effective economic decisions, political and economic... Updated 27 Jul, 2023 09:10am
Opinion The youth bulge The high rate of population growth of Pakistan, among the highest in the world, has led to the emergence of a large... Updated 04 Jul, 2023 05:50am
Print FY2023-24 budget: Govt describes tax exemptions as growth ‘triggers’ Says it is sustainable path to provide employment and livelihood to common citizen Updated 17 Jun, 2023 09:00am