Govt’s balancing act: incentivise solar, but not too much? KARACHI: Pakistan’s government has once again been caught in a tight spot. It wants to promote renewable energy –... Updated 10 May, 2024 09:51am
BR Research Rate cut: the virtues of patience If Pakistan were a person, it would have probably been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Few trips to Gulf capitals;... Published 29 Apr, 2024 07:50am
Opinion Rising energy tariffs, sinking economy Unless power tariffs for industrial consumers are rationalized immediately, economic catastrophe is imminent.... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
BR Research Circular debt mystery: What is the real number? If it had not been for the World Bank Pakistan Development Update, the common folk would have continued guessing the... Published 08 Apr, 2024 08:00am
Pakistan Ramazan: people irked by hike in energy tariffs, food prices LAHORE: The soaring prices of edibles and the recent hike in petrol by Rs 10 per litre have perturbed the people of... Published 07 Apr, 2024 03:01am
Print Senators criticise ‘unbearable’ rise in energy tariffs ISLAMABAD: The members of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance on Wednesday vehemently criticised what they... Updated 15 Feb, 2024 09:48am
Business & Finance Rising energy costs: APTMA says 50pc industry at high risk of closure ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has again raised its voice against high electricity and... Published 15 Feb, 2024 05:39am
Markets IMF rejection of CD, tariff strategy: MoF’s ‘half-hearted’ support cited as the reason ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry’s half-hearted support may have been a reason behind the IMF rejection of the... Published 14 Feb, 2024 09:20am
Markets IMF not onboard with energy ministry’s tariff rationalisation, circular debt management plans Mission Chief Nathan Porter says circular debt ‘reduction plan’ entails fiscal risks given chain of transactions involved and would also continue use of supplementary grants Updated 13 Feb, 2024 10:33pm
BR Research Nishat Mills Limited Nishat Mills Limited (PSX: NML), the flagship company of Nishat Group was established in 1951. Being one of the... Published 30 Jan, 2024 09:02am
Business & Finance KCCI demands release of pending incremental consumption package KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Iftikhar Ahmed Sheikh has urged that in ... Published 28 Jan, 2024 02:43am
Business & Finance KCCI chief praises DG Rangers for activation of complaint cell KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Iftikhar Ahmed Sheikh has lauded the support ... Published 12 Jan, 2024 03:06am
Business & Finance PTEA says concerned at state of economy FAISALABAD: Textile export industry is highly concerned over continuous downfall in exports. Inconsistent policies,... Published 28 Nov, 2023 04:56am
Opinion Export or perish The fundamental problem of our economy is that balance of payments crises and a perpetual risk of default have ... Updated 20 Nov, 2023 07:16am
Print TMA concerned at ‘exorbitant’ hike in gas tariffs KARACHI: Syed Usman Ali, Senior Vice Chairman of the Towel Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (TMA) has expressed... Updated 28 Oct, 2023 09:13am
Opinion Export sector: prohibitive energy costs If the economy is to be stabilized, exports can no longer afford to pay for the energy sector’s failures and... Published 03 Oct, 2023 06:02am
Business & Finance Need for widening tax net stressed KARACHI: Depending on salaried class and organised sector for tax to GDP ratio is not a positive sign for economic... Updated 02 Oct, 2023 07:23am
Business & Finance ‘Rising energy tariffs will ruin economy’ KARACHI: It is surprising that under compliance of existing highest electricity and gas tariff rates, low industrial... Published 26 Jul, 2023 06:17am
Opinion Interest rates: no more room for tightening Interest rates in Pakistan are almost at historic highs and still the country is running negative real rates on both... Published 08 May, 2023 06:40am
Opinion Exports, not loans, constitute solution Textile exports for April, 2023 clocked in at $1.24 billion, a staggering $500 million less than the previous... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Business & Finance PHMA urges FBR to expedite disbursement of sales tax refunds LAHORE: The Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PHMA) on Saturday asked the Federal Board of... Published 02 Apr, 2023 03:02am
Business & Finance Export industry: PHMA seeks continuation of existing concessionary energy tariffs LAHORE: The Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers Association (PHMA) has demanded a level-playing field with regional... Published 09 Feb, 2023 06:02am
Opinion What’s in store? A wave of deepening uncertainty pervades the country amid ongoing talks between Pakistan and the International... Published 08 Feb, 2023 07:38am
Print World Bank delays approval of $1.1bn loans for Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has delayed the approval of two loans for Pakistan worth $1.1 billion until the next... Updated 19 Jan, 2023 12:24pm
Business & Finance ‘Strict’ import policy: PIAF says SBP’s decision not implemented LAHORE: The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) has stated that the government’s strict... Published 07 Jan, 2023 06:00am
Opinion Energy prices: industry begins to buckle? The World Bank’s latest Pakistan Development Update released in October 2022 highlights the rapid rise in ... Updated 19 Oct, 2022 06:26am
Opinion The IMF report Ever since the incumbent government came to power some four months ago, all roads lead to the IMF (International... Published 10 Sep, 2022 04:14am
Print 0.2pc of GDP: Plan to achieve paltry primary surplus a welcome step: Fund ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has termed the authorities' plan to achieve a small primary... Updated 03 Sep, 2022 09:43am
Opinion Regionally competitive energy tariffs: policy considerations A study “Regional Competitive Energy Tariffs and Textile Sector Competitiveness (Phase II)” was conducted ... Published 13 Aug, 2022 05:21am
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
