FY20 growth rate understated by 1.5pc, says Pasha ISLAMABAD: The government has understated the growth rate by 1.5 percent for fiscal year 2019-20, which enabled them... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Pakistan 4pc growth targeted for ongoing fiscal year ‘PTI govt’s economic vision goes on in right direction’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice President, Fehmida Kausar Jamali on Monday said consistent economic... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
BR Research GDP growth – real or a mirage? The estimated GDP growth at 3.94 percent for FY21 has surprised many. There is no reason to not believe that perhaps... Updated 03 Jun, 2021 09:53am
BR Research LSM: Double-digit calling The Large-Scale Manufacturing (LSM) posted 9 percent cumulative growth for 9MFY21, continuing with the trend ... Published 21 May, 2021 07:30am
Business & Finance SMEs boost imperative: Industrial growth kept limited to LSM, says Mian Zahid KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group and Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum President Mian Zahid... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:33am
Business & Finance Positive growth in LSM lauded: ‘Need to achieve 7pc economic growth to reduce debt, create jobs’ LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) Chairman Mian Anjum... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:30am
Pakistan PBIF urges govt to resolve GSP Plus issue through diplomacy KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group and President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), Mian... Updated 07 May, 2021 10:05am
Print Russian traders meet PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday reiterated the present government's resolve to provide business... Published 20 Apr, 2021 03:59am
BR Research Sugar MY21: a chartist’s version One look at the February 2021 Large Scale Manufacturing Index (QIM) would tell you that the outcry over sugar... Published 19 Apr, 2021 07:40am
BR Research Autos’ small changes Latest Large-Scale Manufacturing (LSM) numbers spin a positive tale of recovery for industrial growth in Pakistan; ... Published 16 Apr, 2021 07:36am
Editorials MPS ahead of likely passage of SBP bill EDITORIAL: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of State Bank of Pakistan left the discount rate unchanged at 7... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
BR Research LSM: March towards double-digit growth The Large-Scale Manufacturing (LSM) rebound seems to be continuing unbated. January 2021 saw the highest monthly... Published 18 Mar, 2021 07:30am
Pakistan LSM posted growth of 9.1pc in January this year: Hammad He said the sustained and robust growth in the industry is expected to lift economic growth beyond earlier forecasts. Published 16 Mar, 2021 07:19pm
Opinion LSM performance Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) recent data indicates that the large scale manufacturing sector (LSM) has grown... Published 15 Mar, 2021 05:22am
BR Research LSM: tables turning? The large-scale manufacturing (LSM) growth stood at 11.4 percent in Dec 20 and 8.16 percent in Jul-Dec. Everyone in... Updated 17 Feb, 2021 10:11am
Markets KCA cuts cotton spot rate by Rs100 to Rs11000 KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Monday has decreased the spot rate by Rs 100... Published 16 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Print Industry showing strong growth, says Umar ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar said the country’s large industry... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Print LSM output up 8.16pc in 1HFY21 ISLAMABAD: The overall output of the Large Scale Manufacturing Industries (LSMI) increased by 8.16 percent in the... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Print Cabinet briefed: Govt spent Rs3trn to effect correction in exchange rate ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has testified before the Federal Cabinet that the incumbent... Updated 04 Feb, 2021 10:02am
Business & Finance Govt spent Rs 6tr on past loans payments, says Faraz He said Rs 1.2 trillion were provided to support different sectors especially the disadvantaged segments of the society in the wake of breakout COVID-19. Published 27 Jan, 2021 02:58pm
Business & Finance ‘Economic indicators, social spending on upward trajectory’ ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-I-Insaaf (PTI) government has started yielding results in the form of improved... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Opinion Data integrity required The oft used proverb “there are three kinds of lies - lies, damned lies and statistics” is a stark reminder that... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Print SBP maintains status quo third time in a row KARACHI: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Friday decided to maintain the... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Print C/A surplus streak ends KARACHI: Pakistan’s current account posted a $ 662 million deficit in December 2020 after surpluses for five... Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Business & Finance Economic recovery remains headstrong amidst pandemic, reveals PPI ISLAMABAD: Policy Research Institute of Market Economy (PRIME) released its bi-monthly report on Pakistan Prosperity... Updated 19 Jan, 2021 04:46am