PM says govt-private cooperation a must for economic growth LAHORE: Terming the strong interaction between the business community and the government vital for the country’s... Updated 02 Jan, 2024 10:45am
Editorials State of the economy EDITORIAL: The December Monthly Economic Update and Outlook, uploaded on the Finance Division website, indicates the... Updated 01 Jan, 2024 06:53am
Business & Finance ‘Pakistan can achieve higher GDP growth by adopting technology’ ISLAMABAD: “Pakistan can achieve higher GDP growth and improve economic indicators, by adopting technology at... Published 22 Dec, 2023 05:22am
World IMF says lower oil production will reduce Iraq’s GDP growth in 2023, 2024 DUBAI: The International Monetary Fund said Iraq faces lower GDP growth in 2023 and 2024 as a result of lower oil... Published 19 Dec, 2023 08:30pm
Opinion Why emphasis on export-led growth becomes imperative In the expansive arena of economic governance, Ludwig von Mises’ profound assertion resonates: “If one rejects... Published 18 Dec, 2023 06:42am
Business & Finance SBP chief urges banks to increase presence in agriculture sector Governor of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad urged banks to ensure easy, timely and hassle-free access of... Updated 15 Dec, 2023 10:14pm
Print ‘Country is not getting new inflows from abroad’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has been estimated at 2.17 percent for the first quarter of the... Updated 11 Dec, 2023 09:09am
Print GDP, exports and FDI potential: ‘Overregulation, low productivity main hindrance’ KARACHI: Overregulation and low productivity are preventing Pakistan from reaching its potential for GDP growth,... Updated 01 Dec, 2023 09:50am
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
Business & Finance J.P.Morgan raises UK’s 2024 GDP growth forecast to 0.4% J.P.Morgan on Wednesday raised UK’s economic growth forecast to 0.4% from 0.2% expected earlier. JPMorgan Chase... Published 23 Nov, 2023 11:53am
Print Shamshad says expecting 2-2.5pc GDP growth ISLAMABAD: The caretaker Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs, Dr Shamshad Akhtar, reported... Updated 22 Nov, 2023 10:07am
World At APEC, Biden touts workers’ rights, stable Chinese relations SAN FRANCISCO: US President Joe Biden on Thursday said he would keep working to advance a Pacific trade pact, even... Published 17 Nov, 2023 10:37am
Business & Finance Indonesia’s Q3 GDP weakest in 2 years JAKARTA: Indonesia’s annual economic growth slowed more than expected in the third quarter to its weakest pace in... Published 06 Nov, 2023 10:50am
Opinion Output: uptick, downtick or ... This is the first of a two-part series focusing on the significant divergence in calculation of Gross Domestic... Updated 06 Nov, 2023 06:03am
Markets New orders lift Saudi non-oil business activity growth to 4-month high DUBAI: Growth in non-oil business activity in Saudi Arabia accelerated for a second consecutive month in October, a... Published 05 Nov, 2023 10:27am
Print Nepra ‘baffled’ by Discos’ power acquisition programme ISLAMABAD: The Power Distribution Companies (Discos) combined five-year Power Acquisition Program (PAP) 2022-23 to... Updated 25 Oct, 2023 09:05am
Business & Finance SBP projects 2-3pc real growth KARACHI: Pakistan’s economic situation has presented early signs of improvement in the initial months of this... Published 24 Oct, 2023 05:05am
Opinion Economy: performance of govts since Gen Musharraf’s bloodless coup Lately, economic performance under various regimes based on certain indicators is the current focus of debate in the... Published 23 Oct, 2023 05:58am
Business & Finance China’s Q3 GDP growth, Sept activity show economic recovery gaining traction BEIJING: China’s economy grew at a faster-than-expected clip in the third quarter, while consumption and ... Published 23 Oct, 2023 05:58am
Opinion Economic impasse and political instability The economic challenges of Pakistan are appallingly enduring, and unless we effectively address fiscal discipline... Updated 13 Oct, 2023 06:26am
BR Research Rice: leveraged exports bottom out High interest rates effectively reveal what economic growth looks like in a credit starved economy. During FY22,... Published 12 Oct, 2023 08:28am
Opinion No more business as usual—IV Survival is increasingly challenging and overhaul of the economy is only possible with a credible roadmap undertaken... Updated 12 Oct, 2023 06:40am
Print IMF projects 2.5pc growth rate for Pakistan in FY24 ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected GDP growth rate for Pakistan at 2.5 per cent for 2024... Updated 11 Oct, 2023 10:56am
Opinion Economic recovery hamstrung by energy issues Pakistan has been facing a host of challenges that have seriously impacted its development, growth, economic ... Updated 09 Oct, 2023 06:56am
Opinion No more business as usual-I It is stated that Pakistan requires a sustained GDP growth of 7-9% for 30 years, increase focus on reducing... Updated 04 Oct, 2023 06:58am
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
Business & Finance World Bank keeps China 2023 GDP growth forecast but cuts 2024 outlook BEIJING: The World Bank has maintained its forecast for China’s 2023 economic growth at 5.1%, in line with its... Published 03 Oct, 2023 06:02am
Opinion Taming inflation: pushing the boulder uphill According to a recent survey, inflation and poverty are the biggest issues in Pakistan. No one could have any doubts... Updated 02 Oct, 2023 07:16am
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
Markets Hungary central bank sees 2023 budget gap at 5.2% of GDP, overshooting target BUDAPEST: Hungary’s central bank sees the 2023 budget deficit at 5.2% of gross domestic product, well above the... Published 28 Sep, 2023 02:57pm
