ADB describes energy plan as ‘less than effective, efficient’ ISLAMABAD: The Independent Evaluation Department (IED) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has rated “Pakistan:... Updated 14 Dec, 2022 09:53am
Print Fiscal, monetary steps discussed ISLAMABAD: Finance Minster Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad... Updated 08 Dec, 2022 09:15am
Business & Finance Air pollution hurts Bangladesh GDP as well as health: World Bank BENGALURU: Air pollution in Bangladesh is robbing the South Asian nation of economic growth as well as causing... Published 05 Dec, 2022 06:48am
Opinion Economic growth, political stability Obligingly, President Arif Alvi has signed the summary and approved the appointment of Lt-Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza ... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Business & Finance Pakistan's economic growth to decline to 2% amid flash floods: SBP The current account deficit is likely to be muted in FY23, said MPC Published 10 Oct, 2022 05:25pm
Opinion Political paralysis in Iraq hampers economic growth A year since Iraq’s last elections, it remains without not only a new government but a budget too, obstructing... Updated 09 Oct, 2022 06:34am
Opinion China: developing a strong socialist culture (—the fourteenth part of the “China in the past decade” series) Since the 18th National Congress of the... Updated 09 Oct, 2022 06:33am
Print Over 6pc growth leads to dollar crunch: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal Thursday said that more than six percent of... Updated 07 Oct, 2022 09:59am
Pakistan Economic outlook uncertain, likely to remain below target, warns Pakistan's finance ministry Macroeconomic imbalances may ease with the expected slowdown in economic growth, says Monthly Economic Update & Outlook for September Updated 30 Sep, 2022 05:38pm
Print Pakistan, EU agree on multifaceted uplift agenda ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the European Union agreed on multifaceted development cooperation agenda in a number of... Updated 29 Sep, 2022 09:46am
World Britain’s Labour pitches itself against tax cuts for the wealthy LIVERPOOL, (England): Keir Starmer, leader of Britain’s Labour Party, on Sunday pledged to reverse the abolition ... Published 26 Sep, 2022 08:06am
World UK market meltdown? Nothing to see here, Treasury minister says LONDON: Britain’s deputy finance minister on Saturday played down a historic collapse in the pound and government... Published 24 Sep, 2022 02:15pm
BR Research FDI spiraling down A key driver for foreign direct investment is economic growth which cannot come when the political instability is... Published 23 Sep, 2022 09:04am
Print PM apprises IMF, World Bank heads of scale of monsoon mayhem Underlines that Pakistan made little contribution to climate change, yet it faced the impacts disproportionately Updated 22 Sep, 2022 09:52am
BR Research Power generation: Tanking fast Third month running, Pakistan’s power generation went down year-on-year. This is a first such incidence since ... Published 19 Sep, 2022 08:36am
Pakistan Economic, political chaos: ATP calls for formation of joint board PESHAWAR: Amun Taraqqi Party (ATP) chairman Muhammad Faiq Shah has termed reforms are imperative for sustainable... Published 19 Sep, 2022 06:55am
World India economic growth to be sustained by consumer spending rebound, says govt review MUMBAI: A sharp rebound in consumer spending and rising employment will sustain economic growth in India in the... Updated 17 Sep, 2022 01:17pm
Business & Finance SBP official urges banks to join hands with tech firms for increased adoption of digital mode of payments KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has urged upon commercial banks and technology firms to join hands for pacing... Published 16 Sep, 2022 06:04am
Opinion Need for all-out reforms Economic growth is strongly related to good governance and political stability in a country. Unfortunately, during... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Opinion A drifting economy It is quite distressful to see the nascent economic recovery ceding way to the same uncertainty and drift that... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
BR Research Floods 2022 - initial economic assessment Floods in 2022 are sending havoc in the country. It's a significant humanitarian loss, and it's not appropriate to... Published 29 Aug, 2022 08:39am
Print ‘Most difficult part is behind us now’: SBP official defends quick hikes in key policy rate KARACHI: Chief Economist and Research Advisor SBP, Dr Ali Chaudhry has said that the most difficult part is behind ... Updated 28 Aug, 2022 01:12pm
World Taming inflation will inflict ‘pain’ on Americans: Fed JACKSON HOLE, Wyo: Americans are headed for a painful period of slow economic growth and possibly rising joblessness... Published 27 Aug, 2022 05:49am
Business & Finance ADB approves $0.7m TA ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved technical assistance (TA) worth $0.7 million for Pakistan.... Published 26 Aug, 2022 06:13am
Pakistan Recent floods to adversely affect Kharif crops, warns Pakistan's finance ministry In its 'Monthly Economic Update & Outlook for August', Economic Adviser’s Wing says assessment of damages is in progress by provinces Updated 25 Aug, 2022 07:11pm
Opinion Turning around energy sector In its 16th August edition, the Business Recorder reported that a 25-member body of experts suggested government... Published 25 Aug, 2022 06:09am
Business & Finance Economic challenges: Minister underscores need for structural reforms of lasting nature ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance, Dr Aisha Ghaus Pasha Monday called for undertaking structural reform to ... Published 23 Aug, 2022 06:51am
Business & Finance Engineering industry plays a key role in economic growth: Punjab governor ISLAMABAD: Punjab Governor Baligh Ur Rehman Saturday said engineering industry played a key role in economic growth... Published 21 Aug, 2022 05:16am
Supplements 75th Anniversary of Independence: A Roller-Coaster Ride TEXT: 75 years of Pakistan’s roller coaster ride, with more lows than highs, seem to now witness a transition not... Published 15 Aug, 2022 08:18am
Business & Finance ‘All-out steps needed to revive economic growth’ KARACHI: Pakistan will celebrate its 75th Independence Day amid economic and diplomatic challenges and we must adopt... Published 13 Aug, 2022 06:05am
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?