Last two years worse in Pakistan’s economic history: Atif Mian Country stuck in ‘poverty trap’, needs ‘big policy change’, says noted economist Updated 19 Aug, 2024 04:40pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s finance ministry forecasts July inflation at 12-13% ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s finance ministry expects inflation in July to range between 12% and 13%, easing further in... Updated 30 Jul, 2024 07:17pm
BR Research FDI in FY24 Troubles in attracting foreign direct investment continue for Pakistan as the country grapples with economic and... Published 26 Jul, 2024 08:25am
BR Research Current account FY24: historic but in a good way? The current account posted the lowest deficit in thirteen years in FY24. The toll could have been a surplus if the... Published 22 Jul, 2024 08:27am
Markets Pakistan’s GDP growth to hit 3.2% in FY25, says Fitch Solutions’ BMI report Growth to come on back of agriculture boost, lower policy rate and easing inflation Projected figure still below govt's targeted level of 3.6% Updated 18 Jul, 2024 10:08pm
Pakistan Pakistan engulfed in world’s ‘deadliest debt trap’, says former SBP governor Dr Murtaza Syed says prudent route would be to reprofile Pakistan’s debt so that resources can be freed up to spend on development and the climate Published 29 Jun, 2024 08:29pm
Opinion Pakistan’s quest for BRICS membership BRICS is an acronym that represents an association of five major emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China,... Updated 22 Jun, 2024 10:50pm
Print PM to visit China on 4th ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will leave for China on official visit on June 4. Prime Minister Shehbaz... Updated 03 Jun, 2024 09:15am
Pakistan Agri, industries perform: Pakistan posts 2.09% growth in Q3FY24, says NAC Revises Q1 and Q2 estimates upwards to 2.71% and 1.79%, respectively Targets GDP growth of 2.4% in FY24 Updated 21 May, 2024 10:07pm
Markets KSE-100 closes with 133-point gain after briefly crossing 75,000 The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index closed the trading session on Wednesday with a gain of... Updated 15 May, 2024 07:44pm
Opinion Dismal savings: Pakistan’s growth barrier Pakistan has the one of the lowest savings rates in the world. During the past decade, Pakistan’s savings rate has... Published 03 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan IMF’s $1.1bn tranche to help Pakistan’s economic stability, says PM Shehbaz Sharif Islamabad is also already looking at securing a 24th bailout from the IMF Updated 30 Apr, 2024 10:39pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s economic condition shows improvement, but ‘needs surgery’: PM Shehbaz ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economic indicators are showing positive signs, with an agenda of painful reforms and... Updated 26 Apr, 2024 06:14pm
Pakistan Aurangzeb expects central bank reserves to be $9-10bn by FY24-end Finance minister sees FY24 economic growth at 2.6%, higher than expectations of IMF and World Bank Updated 23 Apr, 2024 06:46pm
Print 24.8pc inflation forecast: IMF projects 2pc growth ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected the GDP growth rate for Pakistan at two per cent for... Updated 17 Apr, 2024 09:41am
Print FY24 real GDP projected to grow by 1.9pc ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s real GDP is projected to grow by 1.9 percent in fiscal year 2024, driven by a rebound in... Updated 13 Apr, 2024 01:38pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz to meet Saudi crown prince on Riyadh visit ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will meet the Saudi crown prince during a two-day visit to Riyadh that... Updated 05 Apr, 2024 10:14pm
Pakistan UN expects Pakistan’s GDP growth to clock in at 2% in 2024, improve further in 2025 Pakistan’s real GDP growth rate is expected to clock in at 2% in 2024 and inch up marginally to 2.3% in 2025, a... Updated 05 Apr, 2024 10:10pm
Print No reduction in poverty in sight: World Bank projects 1.8pc growth ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has projected Pakistan’s GDP growth at 1.8 percent against the budgetary estimates of 3.5... Updated 03 Apr, 2024 09:46am
Opinion Criticality of regional economic cooperation-I The size of Pakistan’s GDP was around USD 180 billion in 2010, which was around USD 400 billion in 2023. This is... Published 30 Mar, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Pakistan’s inflation projected to ease to 20-22% for FY24: SBP report In Governor’s Annual Report 2022-23, SBP chief says central bank will keep inflation expectations anchored to achieve its medium term target of 5-7% Updated 29 Dec, 2023 08:19pm
Opinion Energy use in region: comparisons odious Energy is pivotal for growth, yet Pakistan’s situation is grim. Despite possessing abundant resources, its energy... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Print GDP likely to decrease due to climate challenges: World Bank ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s GDP is expected to decrease by a minimum of 18 to 20 percent by 2050 due to severe... Updated 01 Dec, 2023 09:16am
Pakistan Pakistan’s economy grows 2.13% in 1st quarter of FY24: NAC GDP for FY23 revised slightly downward from growth of 0.29% to contraction of 0.17% Published 28 Nov, 2023 10:43pm
Print Pakistan attracted $16bn in visitor spending in 2022: World Bank ISLAMABAD: Pakistan attracted $16 billion in visitor spending in 2022 which is projected to touch $30 billion in... Updated 08 Nov, 2023 01:24pm
Technology Adoption of digital payments can boost GDP by 7pc: study KARACHI: National adoption of digital payments in Pakistan by 2025 can boost gross domestic product (GDP) by 7... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Print World Bank projects primary balance at negative 0.4pc ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has projected a primary balance for Pakistan at negative 0.4 percent (-0.4) for the... Updated 04 Oct, 2023 08:36am
Business & Finance World Bank revises growth downward to 1.7pc ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has revised downward Pakistan’s GDP growth projection for the current fiscal year 2023-24... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Pakistan Poverty headcount in Pakistan reached 39.4% in FY23, projects World Bank Expects poverty reduction to be gradual in the medium term, owing to weak growth and lower labor income, persistent inflation (especially for food and energy), and lower remittances Updated 03 Oct, 2023 10:35pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s GDP projected to recover to 1.7% in FY24: World Bank This is 'predicated on the robust implementation of the IMF Stand-By Arrangement, new external financing and continued fiscal restraint' Updated 03 Oct, 2023 10:43pm
Legislation related to privatisation of loss-making SOEs: Minister says govt will need support of Parliament