Tax targets versus tax gap—I “…the FBR’s revenue target has been increased to Rs 9,415 billion, requiring a 31% increase over collection of... Updated 14 Jul, 2023 06:47am
Opinion FY23: a very bad year for economy The Economic Survey of Pakistan (2022-23), released by the Ministry of Finance (MoF), as per tradition a day before... Published 23 Jun, 2023 06:00am
Pakistan Opposition describes federal budget as ‘mere fudging of figures’ ISLAMABAD: The opposition on Monday dismissed the new federal budget as “mere fudging of figures and gross... Published 13 Jun, 2023 06:00am
BR Research GDP estimates: a failure of ‘Planning’? The federal finance minister had a profound moment of candidness yesterday. During the press conference for the... Published 09 Jun, 2023 08:38am
BR Research The cost of 2022 floods Pakistan is among the countries worst hit by the climate – a trailer of which was witnessed during last year’s... Published 09 Jun, 2023 08:37am
Opinion What does Economic Survey lack? Economic Survey 2022-23, unlike previous surveys, raises more questions of competence as opposed to credibility,... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Pakistan IMF blamed for cutbacks in social services ISLAMABAD: The federal government has blamed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for cutbacks in social services... Updated 09 Jun, 2023 10:39am
Pakistan Economic Survey: Cumulative education expenditures estimated at 1.77pc of GDP ISLAMABAD: The cumulative education expenditures by federal and provincial governments in fiscal year 2022 is... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Markets Jul-Mar of FY 2022-23: Deposits of gas, crude oil deplete ISLAMABAD: The deposits of natural gas and crude oil have depleted by 9.29 percent and 10.23 percent during first... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Print Policy rate hike couldn’t arrest inflation rise ISLAMABAD: The government has acknowledged that increasing the policy rate by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has... Updated 09 Jun, 2023 09:02am
Print Global slowdown, import curbs: Jul-Mar exports, imports post negative growth ISLAMABAD: The country’s exports and imports have posted a negative growth during first three quarters (July-March)... Updated 09 Jun, 2023 08:56am
Print Banks disburse Rs1.222trn agri credit KARACHI: With 27.5 percent growth, the agriculture lending financial institutions have disbursed Rs 1.222 trillion... Updated 09 Jun, 2023 08:57am
Print External public debt recorded at $85.2bn by March-end ISLAMABAD: External public debt was recorded at $85.2 billion at the end of March 2023, revealing a decrease of... Updated 09 Jun, 2023 08:59am
Print Unemployment rate fell to 6.3pc in FY21 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s unemployment rate fell to 6.3 percent in 2020-2021 from 6.9 per cent in 2018-2019, according... Updated 09 Jun, 2023 08:59am
Print Statistical appendices: Survey severely limited ISLAMABAD: The Economic Survey 2022-23 released amidst much fanfare by Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar is... Updated 09 Jun, 2023 08:58am
Print SBP to leave 21pc policy rate unchanged amid high inflation KARACHI: Central bank is widely expected to keep its key interest rate unchanged at 21% on Monday after aggressive... Updated 09 Jun, 2023 09:01am
Editorials Economic Survey 2022-23 EDITORIAL: One day prior to tabling the budget 2023-24 in parliament, the Economic Survey 2022-23, as is the... Updated 09 Jun, 2023 06:50am
Editorials A budget amid deep economic slump EDITORIAL: The federal government is presenting the country’s annual budget in parliament today. It would like to... Updated 09 Jun, 2023 06:54am
Print Dar defends 0.29pc growth rate ISLAMABAD: While unveiling the Economic Survey 2022-23, a day before the budget, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar dwelt on... Updated 09 Jun, 2023 08:57am
Print Tax exemptions cost exchequer over Rs2.23trn Cost of tax exemptions registered a growth of 27.43 per cent during 2022-23 as compared to tax expenditure in 2021-22 Updated 09 Jun, 2023 02:49pm
Business & Finance Agriculture sector misses growth target ISLAMABAD: The country’s agriculture sector has missed the growth target of 3.5 percent set for the outgoing... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Business & Finance Cellular mobile sector: Factors behind slower growth identified ISLAMABAD: The economic slowdown and increased operational costs have resulted in slower growth of the cellular... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Business & Finance FY 2022-23: PIA earmarks operating expenditure of Rs183.345bn ISLAMABAD: The national flag carrier earmarked an operating expenditure of Rs183.345 billion during FY 2022-23, ... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Pakistan Economic Survey 2022-23: Pakistan’s performance explained through graphs The government of Pakistan presented the Economic Survey 2022-23 on Thursday. Business Recorder summarises the... Published 08 Jun, 2023 09:57pm
Business & Finance Unprecedented floods wreak havoc on Pakistan’s agri sector: Economic Survey 2022-23 Unprecedented floods last year wreaked havoc on Pakistan’s agriculture sector, revealed the Economic Survey 2022-23... Published 08 Jun, 2023 09:27pm
Business & Finance Automobile sector contracts 42.48%, reveals Economic Survey 2022-23 With exception of buses, significant decline was seen in productivity of all sub-sectors Published 08 Jun, 2023 08:58pm
Technology Economic Survey 2022-23: Pakistan ‘ranks second most financially attractive location for outsourcing IT services’ In a first, government includes IT and telecommunication sectors in the document Published 08 Jun, 2023 07:53pm
Business & Finance Key highlights of the Pakistan Economic Survey 2022-23 Business Recorder takes a look at important points during a year of flood devastation, uncertain IMF programme and massive political turmoil Updated 08 Jun, 2023 08:19pm
Pakistan Dar puts onus of ‘another IMF programme’ on new govt While unveiling Economic Survey 2022-23, finance minister says it will be 'undemocratic and unfair' to initiate talks with lender on new loan facility Updated 08 Jun, 2023 08:50pm
Economic Survey 2022-23: Dar argues against rupee devaluation as he unveils govt’s report card Finance minister says Pakistan was faced with severe economic challenges when current govt took over last year Updated 08 Jun, 2023 05:59pm
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees
