Smeda, APTMA agree to set up 1,000 stitching units to increase exports LAHORE: The Small & Medium Enterprises Authority (Smeda) and the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA)... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Business & Finance India’s economy likely slowed to annual 6.2% in July-Sept BENGALURU: The Indian economy likely returned to a more normal 6.2% annual growth rate in July-September after... Published 28 Nov, 2022 11:39am
Opinion Growth takes the cake! Several economic team leaders throughout the world rely on data manipulation to show a performance that is at odds... Published 28 Nov, 2022 06:13am
Business & Finance China’s industrial profits drop further as COVID woes take toll on economy BEIJING: China’s industrial firms saw overall profits decline further in the January-October period as COVID-19... Published 27 Nov, 2022 12:29pm
Opinion Default imminent? The mantra “Pakistan is heading for a default” and the counter narrative “that it is not going to default”... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Business & Finance Rs965bn revenue collection target set for Dec ISLAMABAD: The revenue collection target of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for December 2022 has been fixed at... Updated 24 Nov, 2022 09:39am
BR Research Economic slowdown shows in power generation October 2022 marked the fifth month in a row, where electricity generation went down year-on-year. Even peak Covid... Published 22 Nov, 2022 09:17am
Opinion The cost of political uncertainty The failed attempt on the life of former prime minister Imran Khan has raised temperatures throughout the country... Published 07 Nov, 2022 05:49am
Editorials Gas load management plan EDITORIAL: The Shehbaz Sharif-led 11-party government has decided to give top priority to the domestic sector for... Published 31 Oct, 2022 06:23am
Opinion China’s economy slows as Xi plans for historic third term As China’s leaders gather for a crucial party congress, the country is expected on Tuesday to announce some of its... Published 16 Oct, 2022 03:53am
Markets Asian FX sell-off deepens; won rises on BOK hike Most Asian currencies slipped on Wednesday, hurt by weak global market sentiment ahead of the minutes of the most... Published 12 Oct, 2022 10:21am
Business & Finance Singapore GDP growth to ease in Q3, keeps MAS in delicate balancing act SINGAPORE: Singapore’s economy is expected to have expanded at a slower pace in the third quarter, underlining the... Published 12 Oct, 2022 10:18am
BR Research Negative real rates: SBP risking macroprudence? As expected, policy rate has been maintained at 15 percent. SBP expects average inflation to be higher than its... Published 11 Oct, 2022 09:16am
Opinion How this govt helped country avert sovereign default In April of this year, when Mian Shehbaz Sharif became prime minister and appointed me as finance minister, Pakistan... Updated 11 Oct, 2022 09:01pm
Print SBP forecasts high inflation, weak growth Maintains key policy rate at 15pc Updated 11 Oct, 2022 10:03am
Business & Finance Pakistan's economic growth to decline to 2% amid flash floods: SBP The current account deficit is likely to be muted in FY23, said MPC Published 10 Oct, 2022 05:25pm
Business & Finance WTO slashes 2023 global trade forecast as recession looms GENEVA: The World Trade Organization on Wednesday dramatically lowered its global trade forecast for 2023, as... Published 05 Oct, 2022 03:26pm
Supplements A strong foundation creates a strong nation TEXT: It is an honor for us at Hyundai Nishat Motor (Private) Limited to be celebrating National Foundation Day of... Published 03 Oct, 2022 05:52am
BR Research State of ICTs With manufacturing sector entering a period of contraction amidst floods-induced farming losses, wider economic... Published 30 Sep, 2022 08:46am
Business & Finance Vietnam Q3 GDP growth up 13.67% y/y as manufacturing rebounds HANOI: Vietnam’s third-quarter gross domestic product grew 13.67% from a year earlier, the fastest pace in decades,... Published 29 Sep, 2022 11:59am
Markets World Bank forecasts Thai GDP growth at 3.1% this year BANGKOK: Thailand’s economy is expected to grow 3.1% this year, higher than a forecast in June of 2.9%, supported by... Published 27 Sep, 2022 11:51am
Business & Finance ‘GDP to shrink by 3pc’: Govt urged to initiate reforms to bring about economic stability LAHORE: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) former president and Businessmen Panel ... Published 19 Sep, 2022 06:17am
Print Floods to weigh on agri production: Fitch ISLAMABAD: Fitch Solutions has stated that the severe floods in Pakistan to weigh on agricultural production and... Updated 16 Sep, 2022 09:48am
BR Research Self-reflection before financial assistance? Earlier this week, an early impact assessment study by FinMin placed economic loss from floods between $15 to $20... Published 15 Sep, 2022 08:42am
Business & Finance Contribution of digital, IT sectors to GDP estimated at 13pc by 2025 ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has estimated that the contribution of... Published 14 Sep, 2022 04:45am
Opinion Floods continue to be ignored by IMF Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has repeatedly claimed that the harsh conditions agreed on behalf of the hapless... Published 12 Sep, 2022 06:01am
Editorials Suffering countries’ perspective EDITORIAL: With this year’s floods having already destroyed more lives, property and livelihoods, and also likely... Published 11 Sep, 2022 03:51am
Opinion Need for all-out reforms Economic growth is strongly related to good governance and political stability in a country. Unfortunately, during... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
BR Research Energy prices: More pain coming your way As much as the government may want to talk down the inflation expectations, the very actions agreed with the IMF... Published 06 Sep, 2022 08:36am
Editorials IMF report: some glaring omissions EDITORIAL: During the early hours of Friday, Pakistan time, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its... Published 03 Sep, 2022 04:25am
