In 2023, Pakistan faced the ‘worst economic crisis’ in history: Human Rights Watch The Human Rights Watch (HRW) in latest World Report 2024 has said that Pakistan faced the worst economic crisis last... Published 20 Jan, 2024 07:58pm
Markets Pakistan economy to grow by 2-2.5% this year, says Dr Shamshad Agriculture sector expected to grow by 5.6%, says caretaker minister Updated 20 Jan, 2024 08:00pm
Markets Amid economic challenges, experts concerned over Pakistan-Iran tensions Economic experts have voiced concerns over the dramatic escalation of cross-border tension between Pakistan and... Updated 19 Jan, 2024 10:42pm
Pakistan Tensions with Iran add to Pakistan’s economic challenges KARACHI/LONDON: An escalation of geopolitical tension between Pakistan and neighbouring Iran on Thursday sent ... Published 19 Jan, 2024 05:37am
Print Vulnerability of economy: Shamshad highlights five critical areas ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Finance Minister Dr Shamshad Akhtar said on Thursday, that Pakistan’s vulnerability has... Updated 19 Jan, 2024 09:11am
Print PIDE webinar: Economist talks of GDP decline during BJP rule ISLAMABAD: GDP growth in India in Manmohan Singh government during 2004 to 2013 was as high as 7.8 percent but it... Updated 19 Jan, 2024 09:39am
Business & Finance Pakistan, Dubai ink over $3bn pacts in diverse fields LAHORE: In a landmark move, the governments of Pakistan and Dubai have solidified their economic ties through the... Published 19 Jan, 2024 05:37am
Print Meeting with trade officials lined up: MoC ISLAMABAD: The Commerce Ministry Thursday said it is closely monitoring the situation with Iran and in this regard a... Updated 19 Jan, 2024 09:10am
Business & Finance IMF debt dilemma looms after election: ex-SBP governor LONDON: The International Monetary Fund faces tough choices on how to deal with Pakistan after the February election... Published 19 Jan, 2024 05:37am
Business & Finance Forex reserves down $111m on debt servicing KARACHI: The country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves declined by $111 million during the last week due to... Published 19 Jan, 2024 05:37am
Business & Finance Lasbela Chamber concerned at govt’s ‘flawed’ economic policies KARACHI: Ismail Sattar, President of the Lasbela Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), has voiced concerns... Published 19 Jan, 2024 05:37am
Pakistan Pakistan, Dubai ink over $3bn investment pact at Davos Authorities sign agreements to strengthen relations in the marine and logistics sectors Updated 18 Jan, 2024 09:56pm
Print PM says growth ‘will be slow but sustainable’ DAVOS: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Wednesday expressed confidence that a stable government would... Updated 18 Jan, 2024 10:03am
Print Industrialisation: Pakistan needs to be more competitive, attractive: PM DAVOS: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Wednesday said that Pakistan needed to be more competitive... Updated 18 Jan, 2024 09:31am
Editorials Manifestoes lack economic rationale! EDITORIAL: Pledges by the two political parties, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and the Pakistan People’s Party,... Published 18 Jan, 2024 05:54am
Business & Finance $705m IMF tranche received: UAE rolls over $2bn deposits for one more year KARACHI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has rolled over its $2 billion deposits with Pakistan for another one year,... Published 18 Jan, 2024 05:54am
Business & Finance KATI lauds proposed setting up of new industrial zone in Karachi KARACHI: The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) have extended its congratulations on the announcement... Published 18 Jan, 2024 05:54am
Editorials Remittance inflows EDITORIAL: Home remittances rose by 13.4 percent in December 2023 compared to the same month a year ago - to 2.4... Published 15 Jan, 2024 05:03am
Markets IMF’s first review: proud moment, says Dr Shamshad Akhtar Caretaker Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs, Dr Shamshad Akhtar on Friday termed the successful... Updated 12 Jan, 2024 05:02pm
Markets Rupee sees 8th successive session, settles at 280.36 against US dollar Currency appreciates 0.3% on Friday Updated 12 Jan, 2024 08:15pm
Markets Macroeconomic conditions ‘have generally improved, but outlook remains challenging’, says IMF Statement comes as Executive Board completes first review of the Stand-By Arrangement for Pakistan Updated 12 Jan, 2024 07:04pm
Markets ‘Political turmoil’ in Pakistan to slow private sector growth: World Bank The World Bank has raised concerns that heightened political uncertainty in Pakistan could slow down growth in the... Updated 11 Jan, 2024 10:57pm
Perspectives The ‘how to’ problem of Pakistan’s economy Pakistan’s economy has probably attained a balance on the external account side at high interest rate. But this is... Published 11 Jan, 2024 09:00am
Business & Finance Dec workers’ remittances post 5.4pc growth MoM KARACHI: Inflows of workers’ remittances recorded 5.4 percent growth in December 2023 compared to November 2023, the... Updated 11 Jan, 2024 09:56am
Technology Interim govt to establish 10,000 e-Rozgar centres across Pakistan: Dr Saif The caretaker government has announced setting up 10,000 ‘e-Rozgar centres’ across the country as it looks to... Updated 10 Jan, 2024 10:10pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s remittances clock in at $2.4bn in December, up 5.4% from November Inflow 13.4% higher on yearly basis, Saudi Arabia remains biggest source of remittances in December Updated 10 Jan, 2024 10:36pm
Business & Finance Boost investment to avert ‘decade of wasted opportunity’: World Bank WASHINGTON: The global economy is on track for a woeful decade of growth unless policymakers can boost investment ... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Business & Finance Agri neglect termed major reason behind economic woes HYDERABAD: The two-day International Humanitarian Technology Conference hosted by Sindh Agriculture University has... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Markets Caretaker govt intends to make Pakistani markets accessible to MENA: Dr Ejaz Caretaker Minister for Commerce, Industries & Investment, Dr Gohar Ejaz reiterated the government’s commitment... Updated 09 Jan, 2024 09:58pm
Business & Finance Vital role of agriculture in economy highlighted LAHORE: Iftikhar Ali Sahoo, Chairman Planning and Development (P&D) Board, highlighted that agriculture... Published 09 Jan, 2024 04:18am
