Caretaker govt unveils its approach to economy ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Saturday said that the interim government would focus ... Updated 27 Aug, 2023 11:09am
Business & Finance China should stick to ‘houses are for living, not for speculation’ BEIJING: China should adhere to the principle that “houses are for living in, not for speculation” for the time... Published 23 Aug, 2023 10:42am
Opinion Rising unemployment and falling real wages The devastation caused by the floods and the resulting supply shortages, along with severe import restrictions, has... Updated 22 Aug, 2023 06:53am
Business & Finance Taiwan sees economic growth this year at slowest in 8 years TAIPEI: Taiwan’s export-dependent economy will probably grow at its slowest pace in eight years this year, the... Published 21 Aug, 2023 06:43am
Business & Finance Indonesia Q2 GDP grows 5.17% y/y, above expectation JAKARTA: Indonesia’s economy grew 5.17% on an annual basis in the second quarter, the fastest pace in three quarters... Published 07 Aug, 2023 09:24am
Markets Lower sales weigh on UAE non-oil business activity in July DUBAI: Non-oil business activity in the United Arab Emirates eased in July as new orders slowed from a four-year... Published 03 Aug, 2023 10:27am
World India’s economy to hold top spot for GDP but not so much for jobs growth BENGALURU: India’s economy will grow at a solid pace for the rest of this fiscal year and next but well below its... Published 24 Jul, 2023 10:29am
Business & Finance Fiscal year 2023: GDP growth weighed down by tighter monetary, fiscal policies: ADB ISLAMABAD: GDP growth in Pakistan in fiscal year 2023 (ended 30 June 2023) was weighed down by tighter monetary and... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Print Additional revenue: Govt committed to targeting agri and construction sectors ISLAMABAD: The government has committed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to sustainably raise additional... Updated 19 Jul, 2023 09:11am
Print 8pc of GDP: IMF projects $28.361bn gross external financing needs ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Pakistan’s gross external financing needs at $28.361... Updated 19 Jul, 2023 09:43am
Business & Finance German economy may contract slightly in 2023: IMF BERLIN: Germany’s economic output may shrink slightly this year due to the energy price shock and tightening... Published 17 Jul, 2023 05:46pm
BR Research Looking up! The news flow is positive this week. The financial commitments from Saudi Arabia ($2 bn) and UAE ($1 bn) have poured... Updated 14 Jul, 2023 10:53am
Opinion 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
Pakistan After SBA approval, this is how IMF projects Pakistan’s economy will perform in FY24 In contrast to the government’s targeted economic growth of 3.5%, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has... Updated 13 Jul, 2023 06:22pm
Business & Finance IMF agreement to help govt achieve GDP growth target: PIAF LAHORE: The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) Chairman Faheemur Rehman Saigol on Monday said... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Markets BIS warns world economy at critical juncture in inflation fight LONDON: The world’s central bank umbrella body, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), called on Sunday for... Published 25 Jun, 2023 05:50pm
World Fitch raises India FY24 GDP forecast to 6.3% on strong growth momentum MUMBAI: Fitch Ratings raised its growth forecast for the Indian economy to 6.3% for the current fiscal year, from 6%... Published 22 Jun, 2023 01:40pm
Print Moody’s disputes govt’s growth assumption Says Government of Pakistan’s budget lacks major revenue-raising or spending-containment measures to alleviate intense government liquidity pressures Updated 16 Jun, 2023 08:54am
Business & Finance New Zealand economy tips into recession WELLINGTON: New Zealand’s economy has fallen into a recession, according to official data released Thursday, with a... Published 15 Jun, 2023 11:15am
Opinion This is a time of deep introspection Pakistan is spiraling into abject poverty and is slipping further into the abyss. The World Bank (WB) reports that... Published 14 Jun, 2023 06:21am
Opinion The economy in FY2023-24 The economic prospects for Pakistan in 2023-24 have been presented in the Annual Plan prepared by the Planning... 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
Pakistan Punjab govt’s debt stock jumps to Rs1,652.2bn by end of March LAHORE: The Punjab government’s debt stock, local and external, has jumped to Rs 1,652.2 billion by the end of... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Opinion Beyond the needle and thread: Women’s empowerment through textile exports Women hold up half the sky, but whether they are compensated for this effort in Pakistan remains questionable. As of... Updated 07 Jun, 2023 06:42am
Opinion Leadership and economics Upon the conclusion of every single overseas visit I am filled with sadness and a deep sense of disillusionment. ... Updated 07 Jun, 2023 06:36am
Editorials Growth projection EDITORIAL: Annual Plan Coordination Committee (APCC) met under the chairmanship of the Minister for Planning,... Updated 07 Jun, 2023 06:28am
Print Govt says 3.5pc growth target quite realistic Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal says National Economic Council has approved Rs1,150 billion federal development budget Updated 07 Jun, 2023 10:30am
Pakistan Pakistan proposes inflation target of 21% in estimates for upcoming FY24 budget: report Pakistan has proposed a GDP (gross domestic product) growth target of 3.5% and an inflation projection of 21% in... Updated 06 Jun, 2023 06:43pm
Markets South African rand extends gains ahead of GDP data JOHANNESBURG: The South African rand was stronger in early trade on Tuesday ahead of the country’s first quarter... Published 06 Jun, 2023 01:20pm
Opinion Budget strategy for FY2023-24 The budget for 2023-24 will be presented by the federal government in the Parliament in the next few days. There has... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?