July-Nov services sector deficit falls over 50pc to $865m YoY KARACHI: Services sector is presenting an improved picture with some 50 percent decline in the trade deficit during... Updated 21 Dec, 2022 10:14am
World US trade deficit rose in October on exports dip WASHINGTON: A drop in exports helped widen the US trade gap in October, government figures showed Tuesday, with... Published 06 Dec, 2022 07:45pm
Business & Finance Jul-Nov trade deficit shrinks 30.14pc to $14.406bn YoY Deficit widens 23.59 per cent on a month-on-month basis to stand at $2.876 billion in November 2022 when compared to $2.327 billion in October 2022 Updated 02 Dec, 2022 11:21am
Print PM tells Jefferies Group team: Steps taken to stabilise economy Holds meeting with a delegation of the international investment banking and capital markets firm Updated 30 Nov, 2022 10:01am
Business & Finance Exporters resent energy shortages KARACHI: Exporters on Wednesday complained about the energy shortages, saying that the federal coalition government... Updated 17 Nov, 2022 09:21am
World US trade deficit widens in September as imports rise WASHINGTON: The US trade gap widened in September after five straight months of decline, government data showed... Published 03 Nov, 2022 06:42pm
Print Jul-Oct trade deficit narrows down 26.59pc ISLAMABAD: The country’s trade deficit narrowed down by 26.59 percent to $11.469 billion during the first four... Updated 03 Nov, 2022 09:56am
Pakistan NA body briefed on Pakistan’s ties with African countries ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs on Monday called for Pakistan’s expanding... Published 25 Oct, 2022 05:51am
Opinion Conflict within ruling class major cause of economic ‘meltdown’ Pakistan initiated economic stabilisation and structural reform programmes in 1988. In an effort to reduce internal... Published 20 Oct, 2022 05:36am
Pakistan Jul-Sep textile group's exports up 3.7% year-on-year to $3.58bn Petroleum group imports 5.9% higher during the first quarter of the current fiscal year 2022-23 and remained at $4.866bn Published 18 Oct, 2022 05:39pm
Business & Finance Paapam, ministry to explore partnership avenues LAHORE: The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (Paapam) and the Ministry of... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Editorials Trade deficit declines EDITORIAL: The trade deficit for the first quarter 2022-23 registered negative 9.2 billion dollars against 11.7... Published 06 Oct, 2022 05:59am
Print Economists list factors behind pressure on PKR ISLAMABAD: Smuggling of the dollar, increase in trade deficit, non-materialization of funds from friendly countries... Updated 15 Sep, 2022 09:59am
Print Aug trade deficit soars 28.89pc to $3.53bn MoM ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit widened by 28.89 per cent on a month-on-month basis to $3.53 billion in August... Updated 03 Sep, 2022 09:41am
Business & Finance Country facing a number of crises: expert KARACHI: There are a number of crises confronting the country right now, including those of energy sector, economy,... Published 29 Aug, 2022 06:23am
Editorials Current account deficit EDITORIAL: The government has succeeded in containing the current account deficit to 1.2 billion dollars in July... Published 29 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Print German dependence on China growing BERLIN: The German economy became more dependent on China in the first half of 2022, with direct investment and its... Updated 20 Aug, 2022 09:48am
Business & Finance Widening trade deficit with regional countries worries FPCCI KARACHI: President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Irfan Iqbal Sheikh has... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Opinion Economic indicators in July 2022 The first month of 2022-23 which has just come to an end presents a mixed picture. Perhaps the most positive... Published 11 Aug, 2022 04:35am
Editorials Better late than never EDITORIAL: It turns out that repeated assurances from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and finance ministry were on... Published 11 Aug, 2022 04:35am
Print Country a net importer, says Miftah somberly KARACHI: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail has said that the federal government had made tough... Updated 07 Aug, 2022 01:12pm
Business & Finance Hikes in energy tariffs causing adverse impact on industry: APTPMA FAISALABAD: Current account & trade deficit and political instability, increase of US Dollar and energy prices... Published 06 Aug, 2022 04:02am
Editorials Trade deficit EDITORIAL: Pakistan exports declined by 24 percent in July compared to the month before — 2.219 billion dollars... Published 04 Aug, 2022 06:44am
Print July exports down 24pc to $2.219bn MoM ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports declined by 24 percent on a month-on-month (MoM) basis in July 2022 and remained... Updated 03 Aug, 2022 10:03am
Print Pakistan's July imports fall 37.7pc MoM Country’s trade deficit narrows 20.6% in July 2022 Updated 02 Aug, 2022 09:46am
Business & Finance Trade deficit biggest economic challenge for govt: FPCCI LAHORE: Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, President FPCCI, has said that curtailing trade deficit in the fiscal year 2022 – 23... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Business & Finance ‘Commercial counsellor’, PCJCCI team discuss trade deficit issue LAHORE: Ghulam Qadir, Commercial Counsellor of Pakistan designate to Beijing, China visited Pakistan-China Joint... Published 06 Jul, 2022 07:31am
Business & Finance FPCCI condemns hours-long load-shedding in Karachi KARACHI: Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, President FPCCI, has strongly condemned the unscheduled, unrestricted and destructive... Published 06 Jul, 2022 05:35am
Business & Finance Trade deficit hits record-high of $48.26bn ISLAMABAD: Trade deficit widened by 55.29 per cent during the fiscal year 2021-22, and reached $48.259 billion... Updated 05 Jul, 2022 09:37am
Business & Finance Pakistan’s trade deficit widens 57% YoY in FY22 Pakistan's trade deficit widened by 57% during fiscal year 2021-22, and reached $48.67 billion compared to $30.96... Published 04 Jul, 2022 11:17am