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Punjab witnessing most comprehensive educational reform era: Mujtaba

LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman said on Tuesday that the Punjab government’s...

Published 10 Dec, 2025 03:28am

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Economy on the right course, says Maryam

LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that Pakistan’s economy, having recovered from the threat of...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

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OPINION: Shaping the future of farming and economy

The agricultural sector is the cornerstone of Pakistan’s economy, long operating in the background, yet it remains...

Updated 07 Dec, 2025 08:17am

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CM welcomes Turkiye’s interest in Special Economic Zones

LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has emphasized that Punjab is committed to transforming Pakistan-Turkiye...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 06:15am

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Killing the goose for an egg

Unstable taxation regimes coupled with loopholes in the schemes that facilitate import of used cars are becoming a...

Updated 02 Dec, 2025 06:57am

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EDITORIAL: State of the economy

EDITORIAL: The November Economic Update and Outlook uploaded on the Finance Division website notes three positive...

Updated 02 Dec, 2025 07:42am

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UBG, BMP join hands to help strengthen economy

LAHORE: Two of Pakistan’s most influential business groups have joined hands in what they are calling an economic...

Published 29 Nov, 2025 02:39am

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Taxing a shrinking economy

Excessive taxation is a dangerous pill, one that may be swallowed in the short term, but without structural...

Published 18 Nov, 2025 06:05am

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Why is food innovation a strategic necessity for Pakistan?

Across the world, food innovation is no longer confined to the laboratories of advanced economies — it is ...

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 12:59pm

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International maritime moot opens: Blue economy potential highlighted

KARACHI: The International Maritime Conference (IMC-25) opened on Tuesday at the Karachi Expo Centre, bringing...

Published 05 Nov, 2025 05:48am

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Role of leadership

Perhaps in everybody’s mind the word “leader” or “leadership” conjures images of power, pelf and ...

Updated 05 Nov, 2025 07:10am

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‘FCCI ready to solve problems with cooperation of journalists’

FAISALABAD: “Like the business community, journalists are also important contributors to the country’s economy,...

Published 10 Oct, 2025 06:12am

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The curious case of (selective) stagnation in private credit

“The momentum in private sector borrowing is real, buoyed by market participants anticipating that the average ...

Published 09 Oct, 2025 06:33am

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Data Darbar’s report: Pak’s app economy posts strong growth in 2024

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s app economy posted strong growth in 2024, with lifestyle and entertainment platforms leading...

Updated 09 Oct, 2025 07:47am

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CDA introduces digital payments for cashless economy

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has made digital payments, including Raast QR codes, mandatory ...

Published 04 Oct, 2025 06:12am

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PM speaks to Pakistanis at HC, apprises them of economic gains

LONDON: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Sunday said Pakistan was making rapid progress on the economic,...

Updated 29 Sep, 2025 09:35am

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State of the economy

Statements of support for progress achieved in stabilising the economy and advancing structural reforms agreed under...

Updated 01 Sep, 2025 06:44am

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Russian oil refineries, terminals burn as Ukraine hits Putin’s war economy

MOSCOW: Ukraine has stepped up drone attacks on Russian oil refineries and exporting infrastructure, striking the...

Published 26 Aug, 2025 05:32am

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What’s missing from the outlook?

EDITORIAL: So the economy is finally turning a corner — at least on paper. The State Bank now projects GDP growth...

Published 09 Aug, 2025 02:53am

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Higher interest rates causing adverse impact on economy: Tanveer

LAHORE: S M Tanveer, Patron-in-Chief of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has...

Published 30 Jul, 2025 03:16am

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Dar satisfied with state of economy

Says Pakistan's image has improved in comity of nations

Updated 06 Jul, 2025 04:20pm

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Govt committed to turning Pakistan into a $1trn economy by 2035: minister

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that the government ...

Updated 03 Jul, 2025 10:43am

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Sharjeel calls upon political parties to lay their focus on economy

HYDERABAD: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has said that in the current political climate, there is no ...

Published 01 Jul, 2025 05:49am

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Sovereign default risk: Pakistan most improved economy: Bloomberg

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan stands out globally as the most improved economy in terms of reduction in sovereign default...

Updated 29 Jun, 2025 09:31am

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Germany plans tax cuts to boost stagnant economy

FRANKFURT, (Germany): Europe’s top economy is planning tax cuts to help kick-start growth, a German government...

Published 03 Jun, 2025 06:14am

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Businessman says Pakistan’s weak economy impediment to social welfare steps

KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and...

Updated 26 May, 2025 11:17am

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Economy remains vulnerable

EDITORIAL: Just when the government thought it had found some breathing space in the form of a surplus on the...

Published 11 May, 2025 02:45am

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What Pakistan needs to learn from Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 has been a game-changer, reshaping the kingdom’s future and setting a bold path for its...

Published 06 May, 2025 03:19am

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State of the economy

The previous week’s article had focused on the growth performance of the economy from July 2024 to March 2025. An...

Published 29 Apr, 2025 03:07am

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Economy improving, says Jam

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has said that Pakistan’s economy is on a path of consistent...

Updated 20 Apr, 2025 12:00pm