Old agri methods cost $1bn annually to economy: expert KARACHI: The first Agri-Connections Event 2023 will be held on March 16 in Karachi, to be organised by the Pakistan... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Business & Finance Policies made for the elite have damaged economy: analyst KARACHI: Chairman of the National Business Group Pakistan and President of Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
World PM urges global community to address 'unsustainable debt burden' of poor countries Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday urged the international community to address the growing “unsustainable debt... Updated 06 Mar, 2023 04:13pm
Business & Finance Economy under extreme pressure: analyst KARACHI: The Pakistan economy is continuing under extreme pressure and the ease is missing. High jump of dollar,... Published 05 Mar, 2023 03:36am
Opinion Future of the finance profession When preparing for my first-ever visit to Pakistan, three things came to mind as being of particularly important... Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am
Pakistan Terrorism termed big threat to economy KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan and President Pakistan Businessmen Mian Zahid Hussain has said... Published 14 Feb, 2023 05:58am
Business & Finance Trade, economy and education: President calls for improving cooperation with Sri Lanka ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has called for promoting greater cooperation between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in the... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Markets Pakistan, Spain agree to expand cooperation in diverse fields ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Spain have agreed to expand cooperation in diverse fields, including trade, economy,... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
BR Research A dreaded déjà vu Never a stable moment in crisis-hit Pakistan! With the economy melting under the heat of debt sustainability... Published 02 Feb, 2023 08:44am
Business & Finance Live debate on economy: Tarin accepts challenge ISLAMABAD: The economic expert of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Shaukat Tarin, on Saturday accepted a challenge... Updated 29 Jan, 2023 10:20am
Editorials Payment obligations have to be met EDITORIAL: Foreign shipping lines upset over non-payment of freight charges weighing anchor and sailing away from... Published 29 Jan, 2023 03:15am
BR Research Oil: Not going down Having lost nearly 10 percent in two trading sessions at the start of the year, the bear run did not last beyond... Published 27 Jan, 2023 09:12am
Pakistan Agriculture a pillar of economy that’s often ignored by govts: PKI LAHORE: The Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (PKI) has proposed to engage technology-providing seed companies to revitalise... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Opinion Beyond aid pledges: time for long-term reforms Pakistan is currently in economic turmoil, with widespread speculation of a de facto sovereign default. Even though... Updated 24 Jan, 2023 06:43am
Business & Finance FCCI chief argues why country needs ‘charter of economy’ FAISALABAD: Solidarity and integrity of Pakistan is directly linked with the stable economy and in this connection... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Opinion A sad tale indeed – II A The political and economic events unfolding in Pakistan since April 2022 amidst an opportunistic power struggle... Published 07 Jan, 2023 06:00am
Opinion Lofty US home prices persist despite interest rate hikes Higher borrowing costs are leading to fewer US home sales, but prices are staying elevated in a holdover from the... Published 07 Jan, 2023 06:00am
BR Research US-Pak: the year ahead Can the US-Pak bilateral ties build on the progress made last year (despite some turbulence) and provide some... Published 04 Jan, 2023 09:12am
Business & Finance Mastercard institute releases Economic Outlook for 2023 KARACHI: The Mastercard Economics Institute released their annual forecast for the coming year which shows how a new... Published 30 Dec, 2022 05:50am
Markets APTMA rejects reports over closure of textile mills across Pakistan Association says any decision to shut down the entire industry would be disastrous and irresponsible Updated 26 Dec, 2022 07:19pm
Business & Finance Economy will soon be revived by overcoming financial crises: Ahsan LAHORE: Federal Minister of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said that economy of the... Published 25 Dec, 2022 03:28am
Markets In stark contrast to 2021, PSX sees a meagre 3 IPOs this year Collectively, the three listings raised Rs1.3bn from the capital market Published 21 Dec, 2022 04:15pm
Markets Syria fuel crisis slows down life in Damascus DAMASCUS: Syrian student Ziad al-Ezz can no longer get to university as severe fuel shortages cripple the capital... Published 18 Dec, 2022 12:08pm
Print PM underscores need for ‘charter of economy’ LAHORE: Expressing the government’s resolve to bring economic stability in the country, Prime Minister Shehbaz... Updated 18 Dec, 2022 01:25pm
Editorials Economy still in deep trouble EDITORIAL: Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, along with the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Finance,... Published 13 Dec, 2022 05:58am
Pakistan Facing massive economic headwinds, companies in Pakistan struggle to keep operations going Facing energy shortages and an overall decline in demand, companies in Pakistan are either announcing shutdown of... Updated 12 Dec, 2022 07:35pm
Opinion Economy: this madness must end As of last week, forex reserves held with the central bank declined to $6.7 billion. The International Monetary Fund... Updated 12 Dec, 2022 06:44am
Editorials Economy: situation in need of genuine mediation EDITORIAL: That the situation is getting more and more complicated and mysterious is a fact. With State Bank of... Published 12 Dec, 2022 06:07am
Pakistan Economic advice: Dar constitutes 11-member reform, resource mobilization commission Reforms and Resource Mobilization Commission will advise and make recommendations to finance minister on economic policies Updated 01 Dec, 2022 10:59pm
Markets Pakistan receives $500mn from AIIB: finance ministry Inflow comes at a time when country's foreign exchange reserves are at a low level Updated 29 Nov, 2022 05:02pm