Iran to announce new restricted zone in the Gulf in the coming days Published 07 Sep, 2026 12:57pm After a pause in military action for much of August, tit-for-tat strikes have resumed
Small- and medium-sized businesses backbone of our economy: Nihal Published 28 Jun, 2026 05:03am KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nihal Hashmi on Saturday called for greater support to micro, small and...
PARTLY FACETIOUS: We hate paying taxes for whatever reason Published 22 May, 2026 06:05am “Bulls hold sway or so I heard.” “Bulls are territorial in nature and….ooops were you referring to our federal...
Punjab witnessing most comprehensive educational reform era: Mujtaba Published 10 Dec, 2025 03:28am LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman said on Tuesday that the Punjab government’s...
Economy on the right course, says Maryam Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that Pakistan’s economy, having recovered from the threat of...
OPINION: Shaping the future of farming and economy Updated 07 Dec, 2025 08:17am The agricultural sector is the cornerstone of Pakistan’s economy, long operating in the background, yet it remains...
CM welcomes Turkiye’s interest in Special Economic Zones Published 02 Dec, 2025 06:15am LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has emphasized that Punjab is committed to transforming Pakistan-Turkiye...
Killing the goose for an egg Updated 02 Dec, 2025 06:57am Unstable taxation regimes coupled with loopholes in the schemes that facilitate import of used cars are becoming a...
EDITORIAL: State of the economy Updated 02 Dec, 2025 07:42am EDITORIAL: The November Economic Update and Outlook uploaded on the Finance Division website notes three positive...
UBG, BMP join hands to help strengthen economy Published 29 Nov, 2025 02:39am LAHORE: Two of Pakistan’s most influential business groups have joined hands in what they are calling an economic...
Taxing a shrinking economy Published 18 Nov, 2025 06:05am Excessive taxation is a dangerous pill, one that may be swallowed in the short term, but without structural...
Why is food innovation a strategic necessity for Pakistan? Updated 12 Nov, 2025 12:59pm Across the world, food innovation is no longer confined to the laboratories of advanced economies — it is ...
Role of leadership Updated 05 Nov, 2025 07:10am Perhaps in everybody’s mind the word “leader” or “leadership” conjures images of power, pelf and ...
International maritime moot opens: Blue economy potential highlighted Published 05 Nov, 2025 05:48am KARACHI: The International Maritime Conference (IMC-25) opened on Tuesday at the Karachi Expo Centre, bringing...
‘FCCI ready to solve problems with cooperation of journalists’ Published 10 Oct, 2025 06:12am FAISALABAD: “Like the business community, journalists are also important contributors to the country’s economy,...
The curious case of (selective) stagnation in private credit Published 09 Oct, 2025 06:33am “The momentum in private sector borrowing is real, buoyed by market participants anticipating that the average ...
Data Darbar’s report: Pak’s app economy posts strong growth in 2024 Updated 09 Oct, 2025 07:47am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s app economy posted strong growth in 2024, with lifestyle and entertainment platforms leading...
CDA introduces digital payments for cashless economy Published 04 Oct, 2025 06:12am ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has made digital payments, including Raast QR codes, mandatory ...
PM speaks to Pakistanis at HC, apprises them of economic gains Updated 29 Sep, 2025 09:35am LONDON: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Sunday said Pakistan was making rapid progress on the economic,...
State of the economy Updated 01 Sep, 2025 06:44am Statements of support for progress achieved in stabilising the economy and advancing structural reforms agreed under...
Russian oil refineries, terminals burn as Ukraine hits Putin’s war economy Published 26 Aug, 2025 05:32am MOSCOW: Ukraine has stepped up drone attacks on Russian oil refineries and exporting infrastructure, striking the...
What’s missing from the outlook? Published 09 Aug, 2025 02:53am EDITORIAL: So the economy is finally turning a corner — at least on paper. The State Bank now projects GDP growth...
Higher interest rates causing adverse impact on economy: Tanveer Published 30 Jul, 2025 03:16am LAHORE: S M Tanveer, Patron-in-Chief of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has...
Dar satisfied with state of economy Updated 06 Jul, 2025 04:20pm Says Pakistan's image has improved in comity of nations
Govt committed to turning Pakistan into a $1trn economy by 2035: minister Updated 03 Jul, 2025 10:43am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that the government ...
Sharjeel calls upon political parties to lay their focus on economy Published 01 Jul, 2025 05:49am HYDERABAD: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has said that in the current political climate, there is no ...
Sovereign default risk: Pakistan most improved economy: Bloomberg Updated 29 Jun, 2025 09:31am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan stands out globally as the most improved economy in terms of reduction in sovereign default...
Germany plans tax cuts to boost stagnant economy Published 03 Jun, 2025 06:14am FRANKFURT, (Germany): Europe’s top economy is planning tax cuts to help kick-start growth, a German government...
Businessman says Pakistan’s weak economy impediment to social welfare steps Updated 26 May, 2025 11:17am KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and...
Economy remains vulnerable Published 11 May, 2025 02:45am EDITORIAL: Just when the government thought it had found some breathing space in the form of a surplus on the...