Agri growth set to disappoint EDITORIAL: It’s not entirely surprising that the 3.5 percent agriculture growth target for 2021-22 is going to be... Published 14 May, 2022 04:05am
Perspectives Entering a political landmine Shehbaz Sharif’s government faces a host of challenges, ranging from an economic crisis of sorts to internal... Published 11 May, 2022 11:22pm
Markets Late buying helps KSE-100, but index still closes 641 points lower Key benchmark index, fresh from its worst fall of 2022 just two days ago, lost as much as 1,110 points in intra-day trading Updated 11 May, 2022 06:00pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz set to meet Nawaz Sharif, Ishaq Dar in London as economy stutters Visit comes amid reports that the premier is set to have consultations with his brother and the political party's finance czar on the country's economic situation Updated 10 May, 2022 07:08pm
Business & Finance PTI’s Fawad Chaudhry says economy running ‘without a driver’ Ex-information minister claims government's hope to grab monetary benefits from Saudi Arabia and UAE remain unmet Updated 05 May, 2022 08:29pm
Pakistan UAE’s economic team to arrive in Pakistan for implementation of leadership’s decisions Announcement comes a day after PM Shehbaz Sharif's visit to the UAE Published 02 May, 2022 08:11pm
Opinion Economy: sanity must prevail Times are tough. The fiscal deficit is slipping, and the circular debt is growing due to growing energy prices... Published 25 Apr, 2022 05:42am
Pakistan Malik Talat Sohail elected coordinator FPCCI LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry has elected Malik Sohail as its coordinator... Published 25 Apr, 2022 05:42am
Business & Finance Cannot bear burden of subsidy on petroleum prices, says Miftah ahead of IMF meeting Finance minister confident of programme revival, will travel to Washington later in the day Updated 20 Apr, 2022 08:27pm
BR Research Cement exports dire Cement exports have been tanking, greatly compounding the effectson total industry output of a slowing domestic... Published 18 Apr, 2022 08:36am
Pakistan Emergency basis: PM Shehbaz seeks proposals on economy from experts Summit will be held in coming days to discuss suggestions of economic experts Updated 12 Apr, 2022 05:31pm
Perspectives Clarity emerging but speed bumps ahead for Pakistan's economy So its finally over. Imran Khan became the first PM in Pakistan’s history to be ousted by a no confidence vote... Published 10 Apr, 2022 03:20pm
Business & Finance Women’s participation in economy: Covid-19 effects may lead to further declines: WB ISLAMABAD: The impacts resulting from Covid-19 might lead to further declines in women’s participation in the... Published 08 Apr, 2022 05:28am
Perspectives Economy on the back-burner: some difficult decisions needed The ongoing political turmoil in Pakistan only added to the woes of an already battered economy, which is faced with... Published 08 Apr, 2022 03:58am
Business & Finance LCCI president fears political instability to hit economy hard LAHORE: President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry Mian Nauman Kabir expressed concern over the... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Markets Japan may expand fuel subsidy to curb energy costs-minister TOKYO: Japan may expand a subsidy programme for gasoline and other fuels among measures under consideration to ease... Published 03 Apr, 2022 11:25am
Business & Finance Pakistan offers ‘unlimited’ export potential, says Dr Baqir SBP governor cites example of Service Long March Tyres that used central bank's TERF to enhance value Updated 28 Mar, 2022 07:52pm
Opinion Literature and economy — role of commercial organizations Intuitively, the link between literature and the economy is not expressly apparent. Following an analysis of the two... Published 28 Mar, 2022 05:34am
Pakistan 7th review: negotiations with IMF going as planned, says Ministry of Finance Says there is consensus that all end-December agreed targets have been achieved Updated 24 Mar, 2022 06:32pm
Pakistan Reko Diq project to boost Balochistan economy, generate $100bn over its lifespan, says Tarin Terming the settlement with Barrick Gold Corporation and Antofagasta for the revival of Reko Diq as a ‘major ... Updated 22 Mar, 2022 06:53pm
Pakistan ‘Economy needs to revolve around job creation’ KARACHI: In order to steer Pakistan from ongoing deep economic crisis, it is needed that job creation should he ... Published 21 Mar, 2022 06:59am
Pakistan Economy, governance: PML-N leader steps up criticism of PTI govt ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Sunday said that those legislators ... Published 21 Mar, 2022 06:15am
Pakistan At KLF, experts offer Pakistan solutions to its economic woes Discuss country's policymaking issues in session titled ‘Pakistan’s Economic Journey: Expecting Miracles’ at Karachi Literature Festival Published 06 Mar, 2022 12:03pm
Pakistan Govt should quit, pave the way for elections: JI Shura LAHORE: JI Majlis-e-Shura (central executive council) has said the government should go home if it could not fix the... Updated 27 Feb, 2022 07:14am
Business & Finance Japan's trade deficit jumps to 8-year high as commodity imports soar TOKYO: Japan ran its biggest trade deficit in a single month in eight years in January as high energy costs swelled... Published 17 Feb, 2022 11:47am
Pakistan ‘Climate change heavily affecting economy’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan contributes less than one percent of the global greenhouse gas emissions but every year it keeps... Published 17 Feb, 2022 06:37am
Pakistan Experts weigh in as Pakistan comes to terms with all-time high petrol prices Apart from outright inflationary impact, analysts outline sectors that will suffer as a result Published 16 Feb, 2022 08:02pm
Pakistan Pakistan to start utilising Saudi oil facility from March, Tarin tells Senate Finance minister expresses hope country will soon come out of FATF's grey-list Updated 11 Feb, 2022 02:19pm
Pakistan Second phase of CPEC to focus on agriculture, industrialisation: PM Imran In interview CGTN China, prime minister says Pakistan needs to improve agriculture sector's productivity Updated 08 Feb, 2022 09:29pm
Pakistan Experts weigh in after IMF programme revival Highlight need to address structural issues in economy Updated 03 Feb, 2022 06:31pm