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
Business & Finance ‘Sustainable economic growth, poverty reduction can be achieved by augmenting global trade’ ISLAMABAD: Sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction can be achieved by augmenting international trade which... Updated 04 Aug, 2022 10:37am
BR Research Food prices: expand social protection now! After 36 straight months of double-digit rise (with three seasonal dips), food CPI is on its way to double next... Published 03 Aug, 2022 08:50am
Business & Finance Ghandhara Group, Chery Automobiles to invest $10m in four years ISLAMABAD: Ghandhara Group and Chery Automobiles Co Ltd have planned to invest about $ 10 million over the next four... Published 31 Jul, 2022 05:39am
Print FY22: Profit repatriation rises to $1.5bn KARACHI: Foreign investors repatriated some $1.5 billion as profit and dividend on their investments in Pakistan... Updated 29 Jul, 2022 09:18am
Business & Finance US GDP data due with all eyes on possible recession WASHINGTON: The United States is set to release key data on economic growth Thursday and global investors are... Published 28 Jul, 2022 12:32pm
Markets Global electricity demand slowing sharply: IEA PARIS: Global demand for electricity is slowing sharply this year due to sluggish economic growth and runaway energy... Published 21 Jul, 2022 06:24am
Business & Finance Ahsan lists key requirements for economic stability ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that export-led... Published 08 Jul, 2022 06:19am
Print Potential risks identified: Economic growth facing challenging situation: MoF ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has stated that despite achieving a real GDP growth of 5.97 percent in the fiscal... Updated 30 Jun, 2022 09:52am
Pakistan Macroeconomic imbalances challenging Pakistan’s economic growth: MoF Inflation may increase after pass-through of international oil prices to domestic energy products, says finance ministry's monthly 'Economic Update and Outlook' report Updated 29 Jun, 2022 06:32pm
Markets European shares mark strong end to nervous week LONDON: European stocks jumped 2.6% on Friday, pushing them into positive territory for the week as investors ... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Print ‘Turnaround Conference’ to be held on 28th ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that a Turnaround Conference... Updated 26 Jun, 2022 08:54am
Opinion Global economy at a delicate crossroad – II A similar balance should be struck in the case of developing countries like Pakistan for it is critical to dealing... Published 15 Jun, 2022 05:47am
Pakistan New fiscal year budget based on 'unrealistic assumptions': Shaukat Tarin Former finance minister says govt should take the country's economy seriously and stop misleading the people Updated 11 Jun, 2022 07:55pm
Budget 2022-23 IK says budget based on unrealistic assumptions ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman and ex-prime minister Imran Khan on Friday rejected the budget ... Updated 11 Jun, 2022 10:11am
Opinion Economy and national security The fragile state economy of the country is worrisome and has distressed all segments of society and pillars of ... Published 11 Jun, 2022 06:14am
Pakistan Facing tough choices, Pakistan looks to balance growth and expenses in budget 2022-23 today Finance Minister Miftah Ismail scheduled to make budget speech in National Assembly Updated 10 Jun, 2022 04:35pm
Pakistan Economic report demonstrates performance of PTI govt: Imran Khan Former premier says his govt faced pressure from the IMF but did not let inflation go out of control Updated 09 Jun, 2022 08:28pm
Opinion Oil prices – what to do? – II Classification of crude oil is based on viscosity (lightness or heavy) and sulfur level (sweet and sour/high, medium... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Markets US natgas futures near 14-year high NEW YORK: US natural gas futures rose about 1% to a near 14-year high on Tuesday on forecasts for hotter weather and... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Markets Texas power use to hit record high on economic growth HOUSTON: Power demand in Texas is set to break the all-time record this week, far ahead of the hottest days of... Published 07 Jun, 2022 05:47am
Markets Texas power use to hit record high on economic growth, hot weather Power demand in Texas is set to break the all-time record this week, far ahead of the hottest days of summer,... Published 06 Jun, 2022 02:02pm
Business & Finance Businessmen urged to focus on environmental standards LAHORE: President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry Mian Nauman Kabir has said that the environmental... Published 06 Jun, 2022 05:57am
Opinion We have only one earth The state of perplexity of the contemporary times demands us to save our mother earth. From the primitive age to the... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
Markets European shares rise after two-day decline LONDON: European shares bounced on Thursday, led by industrial and luxury names, with gains limited by lingering... Published 03 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Opinion Economic growth amid political instability Political instability is a serious impediment to economic progress. Not only does it shorten policymakers’ ... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
BR Research Interview with Jørgen C. Arentz Rostrup, EVP and Head of Telenor Asia ‘There is also a growing lack of predictability operating in Pakistan, which affects FDI’ Jørgen Rostrup has... Published 30 May, 2022 06:56am
Opinion Have circumstances boxed PML-N in? Economic conditions will remain tight for the next year. With shaving off energy subsidies, pain will be felt by... Published 30 May, 2022 05:53am
BR Research Power generation: Highest- ever fuel bill April 2022 power generation numbers reaffirm that Pakistan is well and truly back on the economic growth trajectory... Published 24 May, 2022 08:28am