No-growth policy working The current account is in surplus ($491 mn in April 2024) for yet another month. The 10MFY24 deficit is a meager... Updated 20 May, 2024 10:02am
BR Research Interview with Zain Ibrahim, Regional Director - Middle East, Africa, South Asia for the Society of Actuaries (SOA) ‘SOA paves the way for Pakistani actuaries to play a leading role in the nation’s economic growth’ Zain Ibrahim,... Published 17 May, 2024 09:22am
BR Research Remittances staying buoyed The need for overseas Pakistanis to send in remittances is never overestimated in Pakistan as there never is a time... Published 14 May, 2024 09:33am
Business & Finance Economic growth: Senate chief extols traders’ crucial role MULTAN: Chairman Senate Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Sunday commended the indispensable role of the business community... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Supplements CFO Conference 2024: Message from Jameel Ahmad, Governor, State Bank of Pakistan I would like to congratulate the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan, (ICAP), for organizing the CFO... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Business & Finance PIAF delegation meets minister: ‘Govt to take business-friendly initiatives for economic growth’ LAHORE: Federal Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain has expressed the hope that the... Updated 06 May, 2024 09:23am
Print Growing pressure on expenditures: Higher mark-up payments behind challenge: MoF Total expenditures during July-February 2024 remained under pressure due to higher mark-up payments Updated 01 May, 2024 04:36pm
Business & Finance Hashoo Foundation appoints Haris Qayyum Khan as CEO ISLAMABAD: Hashoo Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the Hashoo Group announced the appointment... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
Pakistan Sacrificial animal market to be set up at Northern Bypass KARACHI: The cattle market for sacrificial animals in Karachi is gearing up for a festive makeover in the second ... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
World US economic growth slows significantly in first quarter WASHINGTON: The US economy cooled markedly in the first three months this year, expanding less than anticipated as... Published 25 Apr, 2024 06:45pm
Business & Finance Economic growth linked to continuity of policies ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal said on Tuesday that peace, stability, and... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Opinion ‘Can Pakistan do better than ADB’s predictions?’ This is apropos a letter to the Editor carried by the newspaper yesterday. The writer is spot on, so to speak. ... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
BR Research 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
