Fundamental reforms for survival Pakistan is persistently confronting economic challenges, the resolution of which hinge on IMF’s new programme,... Published 17 May, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan Meeting discusses role, reforms of Planning Commission ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal presided over a high-level... Published 15 May, 2024 05:47am
Pakistan US encourages Pakistan to prioritise, expand economic reforms WASHINGTON: US State Department principal deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel while briefing the newsmen in Washington... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Business & Finance JP Morgan seminar: Aurangzeb outlines three key reform areas ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Wednesday said the government is... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am
Pakistan Minister for expeditiously advancing economic reforms agenda ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, on Monday, assured government’s ... Published 26 Mar, 2024 04:20am
Pakistan Govt to take tough economic measures to steer country out of crisis: PM Shehbaz Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday the government was going to take tough economic decisions to steer... Updated 21 Mar, 2024 09:58pm
Print Broadening tax base: PM seeks report on phase-wise economic reforms ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presiding over a high-level meeting on Wednesday to discuss proposals with... Updated 21 Mar, 2024 09:54am
Print Economic reforms under way: Shamshad KARACHI: Caretaker Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs, Dr Shamshad Akhtar on Saturday said that the... Updated 04 Feb, 2024 09:52am
Print PIDE webinar: Economist talks of GDP decline during BJP rule ISLAMABAD: GDP growth in India in Manmohan Singh government during 2004 to 2013 was as high as 7.8 percent but it... Updated 19 Jan, 2024 09:39am
World Argentina Congress to hold special session over economic reforms BUENOS AIRES: Argentina’s government has scheduled emergency sessions of parliament beginning next week to address... Published 24 Dec, 2023 04:00am
World World Bank releases $250mn to boost Sri Lanka reforms COLOMBO: The World Bank said Wednesday it had released $250 million to support bankrupt Sri Lanka’s tough economic... Published 20 Dec, 2023 05:44pm
Business & Finance PSF manufacturer fails to secure blanket cover of law LAHORE: A polyester staple fibre (PSF) manufacturer has failed to secure blanket cover of the law on protection of... Published 16 Dec, 2023 05:49am
Business & Finance IMF programme: Govt will deliver to secure $700m under SBA: Shamshad ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government will deliver on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme to secure $700... Updated 03 Oct, 2023 06:23am
Editorials A little light at the end of the tunnel? EDITORIAL: A visible intent of the stakeholders to deal with smuggling and endemic corruption recently shared during... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Business & Finance ‘Interim govt should implement effective economic reforms’ KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, Mian... Published 05 Aug, 2023 06:00am
Pakistan Reforms essential for economic growth, restructuring: PM Shehbaz Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said reforms are needed in order to ensure economic growth in... Updated 26 Jul, 2023 08:31pm
Print Economic stability: SBA to anchor govt’s instant efforts: IMF ISLAMABAD: Resolving Pakistan’s structural challenges will likely require continued reforms over the medium term to... Updated 15 Jul, 2023 05:17pm
Business & Finance Ruling coalition: business community leader says concerned at growing differences KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, Mian... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Print Expectedly, IMF board approves $3bn 9-mth SBA The Board’s approval allows for immediate disbursement of about US$1.2 billion Updated 13 Jul, 2023 10:05am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: A beleaguered economy “Sad that!” “What? The state of the economy? The fact that simply getting a Fund program is the narrative, a... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Pakistan Ahsan inaugurates new building of PU IEEE LAHORE: Federal Minister of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Engr Prof Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday said that... Published 14 Jun, 2023 06:21am
Business & Finance Stable political environment needs for economic reforms: UBG KARACHI: President United Business Group (UBG) Zubair Tufail has said that it is a fact that the country's economy ... Published 14 Jun, 2023 06:21am
Business & Finance Economy: experts underscore the need for structural reforms KARACHI: Economic experts at a post-budget conference here on Sunday called for indigenous solutions and structural... Updated 13 Jun, 2023 08:48am
Pakistan Dar updates Chinese envoy on talks with IMF, budget Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday held a meeting with the Chinese envoy and discussed progress on the... Published 12 Jun, 2023 05:41pm
Opinion One burger combo, please! Finance minister Ishaq Dar has been regularly claiming two things: One, Pakistan won’t default on its external ... Updated 12 Jun, 2023 07:08am
Business & Finance UBG demands govt declare ‘emergency for economic reforms’ KARACHI: The UBG leadership, Zubair Tufail, Former President, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce &... Published 03 Jun, 2023 03:52am
Print IMF conditionalities: US asks Pakistan to move ahead on stalled reforms WASHINGTON: The United States called Thursday on Pakistan to move ahead on stalled reforms sought by the IMF,... Updated 28 Apr, 2023 08:54am
Business & Finance LCCI underscores need for macroeconomic reforms LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry Wednesday called for macroeconomic reforms and policy changes in... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Opinion Issues multiply on stalled IMF bailout The stand-off between the federal government and the Supreme Court of Pakistan is not going unnoticed in... Published 25 Apr, 2023 06:25am
Pakistan PDM, Imran Khan, chief justice and COAS need to hold talks: Shahid Khaqan Former PM says political parties need to act before people come out on the streets Published 15 Apr, 2023 09:00pm
