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Delusions of progress

In our class of one hour duration on the subject of “Morals” held every Thursday, during the time I was in fourth...

Updated 29 Oct, 2025 07:32am

Business & Finance

Business leaders assail SBP’s policy rate decision

KARACHI: Business leaders and economists have criticized the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision for...

Published 28 Oct, 2025 05:39am

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Govt sees a 3.5pc growth even after floods

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan expects to receive USD1.2 billion from the IMF and achieve 3.5percent economic growth this...

Updated 23 Oct, 2025 09:32am

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Pakistan's economic growth: SBP chief stresses importance of women entrepreneurs

KARACHI: Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad emphasized the vital role of women entrepreneurs in...

Updated 22 Oct, 2025 08:49am

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PM optimistic about growth prospects

JAHANIAN: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Saturday said that Pakistan’s economy had achieved stability,...

Updated 19 Oct, 2025 09:34am

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‘Trump’s gamble’

This is apropos two back-to-back letters to the Editor from this writer carried by the newspaper on Thursday and...

Published 18 Oct, 2025 06:00am

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SBP says monitoring emerging economic risks

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Friday that it is remains vigilant and closely monitoring emerging...

Updated 18 Oct, 2025 09:46am

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World Standards Day: Message from Shahid Iqbal Baloch, Federal Secretary for Science & Technology

World Standards Day is a global occasion to recognize the power of standardization in bridging markets, building...

Published 14 Oct, 2025 06:12am

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From tax strain to economic gain: Pakistan’s journey toward growth

Pakistan has recently experienced multiple rounds of fuel price hikes, significantly impacting both consumers and...

Updated 13 Oct, 2025 07:54am

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Minister underscores need for making advances in space science, tech

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Friday underscored the...

Published 11 Oct, 2025 05:59am

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CM praised for her focus on infrastructure development, economic growth

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry has deeply appreciated Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz’s...

Published 09 Oct, 2025 06:33am

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Regional Transport Ministers Conference from 23rd

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has said that a two-day Regional Transport Ministers Conference...

Published 04 Oct, 2025 06:12am

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Skills, expertise key to fueling economic growth: minister

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Education and Training, Wajiha Qamar, has said that skills and expertise are not...

Published 04 Oct, 2025 06:12am

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An economic mirage

Pakistan’s stock market has been crowned the world’s best performer, surging 98.7 percent year-on-year to ...

Published 03 Oct, 2025 06:24am

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Economic growth edges higher for EBRD countries but tariff threat looms

LONDON: The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development lifted its 2025 growth forecast for the first time in...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 12:12pm

Business & Finance

SBP revises down its projection for economic growth to around 3.25% for FY26

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has revised down its projection for economic activities by almost one...

Published 15 Sep, 2025 10:14pm

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Reconnect with nature

EDITORIAL: A new World Bank report, “Reboot Development: The Economics of a Liveable Planet”, spotlights a...

Updated 12 Sep, 2025 07:05am

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LCCI advocates construction of dams, reservoirs for economic growth

LAHORE: President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mian Abuzar Shad has said that the economic growth...

Published 28 Aug, 2025 05:50am

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Oversized provinces stalling Pakistan’s economic growth, says EPBD

The Economic Policy and Business Development (EPBD) think tank stressed that the economic case for provincial...

Published 24 Aug, 2025 02:33pm

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Envoys of five countries present credentials to President

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations...

Published 23 Aug, 2025 06:11am

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Innovation meets infrastructure

In a world where cities are becoming engines of economic growth and cultural evolution, urban development must go...

Updated 23 Aug, 2025 08:30am

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Businessman stresses need for better water management

LAHORE: A prominent business figure has expressed serious concerns over the massive wastage of Pakistan’s precious...

Published 21 Aug, 2025 06:06am

Business & Finance

Pakistan poised to enter growth phase after stability, says finance minister

KARACHI: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Monday Pakistan was poised to soon enter into a growth phase...

Published 18 Aug, 2025 07:33pm

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Economic boost: Tanveer pushes for greater autonomy for LGs

KARACHI: SM Tanveer, Patron-in-Chief of United Business Group, emphasized the need for devolving powers to lower...

Published 17 Aug, 2025 02:53am

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Independence Day brings message of economic growth: UBG

KARACHI: The country’s economic indicators are moving in a positive direction, and improving trade relations with...

Published 16 Aug, 2025 06:17am

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Economic growth: Industrialists pledge long-term partnership with govt

KARACHI: Industrialists vowed to work with the government for uplifting economic development and prosperity of the...

Published 15 Aug, 2025 05:47am

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Pakistan explores avenues of furthering ties with World Economic Forum

ISLAMABAD: The committee for Pakistan’s engagement with the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Tuesday explored avenues...

Updated 13 Aug, 2025 08:29am

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A pathway to promote employability skills

Education expansion during the past decades did improve workers’ productivity and economic growth; however, it ...

Published 31 Jul, 2025 07:03am

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Bridging governance gap for economic growth

Governance plays a central role in shaping a country’s developmental outcomes. It determines how public resources...

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 08:56am

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From Seville to Sindh

The Fourth Conference on Financing for Development concluded recently in Seville, Spain, with a bold call for action...

Updated 23 Jul, 2025 07:15am