Interview with Kashif Hussain Shah - Executive Director, Skills360 “We aim to also create opportunities for job creation and economic growth.” Coach360, a platform for mentoring and... Published 19 Apr, 2024 07:13am
Business & Finance Economic performance: FY2023 termed worst in country’s history LAHORE: In terms of economic performance, fiscal year 2023 has been one the worst in Pakistan’s history. In ... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
BR Research EPQL in 1QCY23 Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited (PSX: EPQL) announced its financial performance for the first quarter of CY23... Published 17 Apr, 2024 06:12am
Business & Finance PBF chief says country will achieve higher economic growth through KSA support KARACHI: President Pakistan Business Forum (PBF), Khawaja Mehboob ur Rehman said that Pakistan was poised to make... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Opinion Privatisation—dos and don’ts For the last few months, privatization has been a key component of economic news. The previous government, interim... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Business & Finance Trade competitiveness and economic growth: Govt focusing on tariff rationalisation, its implications: Jam ISLAMABAD: Commerce Minister Jam Kamal has said that the government is focusing on tariff rationalization and its... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Print Banks asked to ensure lending to priority sectors KARACHI: The Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday asked banks for lending to... Updated 30 Mar, 2024 02:21pm
Pakistan President, PM resolve to steer country out of prevailing challenges Both leaders discuss country's general political and economic circumstances Updated 26 Mar, 2024 10:07pm
Business & Finance 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