Shujaat acknowledges role of overseas Pakistanis in economy LAHORE: PML US chapter president Mian Zakir Naseem called on former Prime Minister Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain at his... Published 04 Jul, 2022 06:17am
Business & Finance KPRA achieves revenue target for FY2021-22 PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) has surpassed its revenue collection target for the... Published 04 Jul, 2022 06:17am
Business & Finance Jul-May 2021-22: Pakistan’s exports to US increase by 23pc ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s year-on-year exports to the United States have increased by 23%. Last year, the total volume... Published 03 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Print Private sector wage payments: Digitalisation to boost account ownership: World Bank ISLAMABAD: Digitalizing private sector wage payments in Pakistan would result in a 13 percentage point increase in... Updated 03 Jul, 2022 09:26am
Pakistan FY 2022: Lahore School of Economics puts GDP growth at 4.05pc LAHORE: The Lahore School of Economics Modeling Lab’s macro model for the Pakistan economy estimates that GDP... Published 03 Jul, 2022 05:39am
Pakistan Imran urges masses to stand up against two families ISLAMABAD: The former prime minister and chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan on Friday made it ... Published 03 Jul, 2022 05:39am
Pakistan Govt wants PTI to clash with institutions, law enforcement agencies: Imran Khan Former premier says his decision to end long march averted bloodshed Updated 02 Jul, 2022 10:31pm
Pakistan Pakistan's exports to US continue upward trend: Masood Khan Volume surpasses the $6.16 billion mark in the July-May 2021-22 period, the ambassador says Updated 02 Jul, 2022 08:49pm
Markets PSX starts FY23 on a positive note, KSE-100 rises 0.22% Market, however, remains volatile due to absence of any triggers Published 01 Jul, 2022 07:31pm
Markets Textile sector could see export-loss of $1bn due to suspension of energy: APTMA Govt has suspended supply of gas and RLNG to industry from July 1 to July 8 APTMA says six-day Eid holidays mean industry will not function for 15 days during the month Updated 01 Jul, 2022 08:11pm
Pakistan Inflation in Pakistan hits 21.3%, highest since Dec 2008 CPI inflation in rural areas increased by 23.6% on year-on-year basis in June 2022 Updated 01 Jul, 2022 08:10pm
Opinion Economy: it’s too early to declare victory This is apropos a Business Recorder news item “PM forewarns of ‘very tough’ IMF conditionalities” carried by... Published 30 Jun, 2022 06:07am
Print Potential risks identified: Economic growth facing challenging situation: MoF ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has stated that despite achieving a real GDP growth of 5.97 percent in the fiscal... Updated 30 Jun, 2022 09:52am
Print ‘Charter of Economy’: PM vows to turn country into an economically self-reliant state ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated his resolve to make Pakistan economically... Updated 30 Jun, 2022 09:43am
Markets KSE-100 extends losses as investors seek clarity on Finance Bill 2022 Benchmark index closes session at 41,297.73 points, down 1.12% Updated 29 Jun, 2022 06:24pm
Pakistan Macroeconomic imbalances challenging Pakistan’s economic growth: MoF Inflation may increase after pass-through of international oil prices to domestic energy products, says finance ministry's monthly 'Economic Update and Outlook' report Updated 29 Jun, 2022 06:32pm
Print Combined 7th, 8th reviews: MEFP received from IMF, says Miftah ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has stated that Pakistan has received a memorandum of economic and... Updated 29 Jun, 2022 09:38am
Opinion Current tax regime – an impediment to growth Pakistan’s tax regime is perhaps one of the biggest impediments to economic growth. High tax rates and complexity... Updated 29 Jun, 2022 09:00am
Opinion How can Pakistan avoid Sri Lanka’s path? Pakistan continues to burn its foreign exchange at an alarming rate and is exhausting all of its hopes to turn ... Published 29 Jun, 2022 05:44am
Print PM vows to end country’s current economic morass Says country will receive $2 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Updated 29 Jun, 2022 10:00am
Pakistan PTI never shifted burden of inflation onto people despite IMF's pressure: Imran Khan Former premier says the government has inflicted the worst suffering on the people in order to provide relief to themselves Updated 28 Jun, 2022 08:30pm
Pakistan Pakistan's current account deficit clocks in at $1.43bn in May 2022 Deficit 131% higher on monthly basis as it amounted to $618mn in April 2022 Updated 28 Jun, 2022 07:06pm
Pakistan Pakistan hopeful of nearly $2bn inflow after IMF clubs 7th and 8th reviews At event in Islamabad, PM Shehbaz says assistance from China and IMF will help Pakistan bring investment, and increase export earnings Updated 28 Jun, 2022 06:17pm
Business & Finance PM Shehbaz approves Afghan coal import for low-cost power generation Pakistan expected to save around $2.2 billion annually with the import of Afghan coal Published 27 Jun, 2022 09:39pm
Perspectives When the going gets tough, look skywards Passenger: “What are you saying? Only yesterday I paid Rs. 20 for the bus fare, now you are charging me Rs. ... Published 27 Jun, 2022 02:10pm
Print IMF likely to indicate approval of agreement today ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will likely send the draft of Memorandum of Economic and Financial... Updated 27 Jun, 2022 10:00am
Business & Finance Economy ruined for an IMF instalment of only $900m: HCSTSI HYDERABAD: President of the Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry (HCSTSI) Mohammad Altaf Memon has... Published 26 Jun, 2022 06:40am
Pakistan ‘Imported’ govt has messed up country’s economy: Dr Yasmin Highlights PTI government's initiatives to uplift the economy Updated 26 Jun, 2022 09:03am
Opinion Economic colonialism European historians, with their own sense of bias, which on occasions reaches its zenith, to convert into prejudice,... Published 26 Jun, 2022 05:44am
Print ‘Turnaround Conference’ to be held on 28th ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that a Turnaround Conference... Updated 26 Jun, 2022 08:54am