All parties should work together for economic stability KARACHI: Petroleum and CNG industry leader, member of UBG Core Committee, Malik Khuda Bakhsh has urged all political... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Editorials Economic turmoil could worsen EDITORIAL: Moody’s Investor Services’ warning that a timely announcement of the election results is crucial for... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Print ‘Right people’ will take appropriate economic decisions: Pasha ISLAMABAD: Matters are now in the hands of the right people and they will take appropriate economic decisions. This... Updated 13 Feb, 2024 09:43pm
Business & Finance H1 debt stocks jump 7.14pc to Rs65.188trn YoY KARACHI: The federal government’s total debt (domestic and external) stocks rose over Rs 4 trillion during the first... Updated 13 Feb, 2024 08:56am
Pakistan Pakistan ‘is bankrupt’ and ‘sinking deeper every year’: Atif Mian Atif Mian, a noted Pakistani-American economist and currently a professor of Economics, Public Policy, and Finance... Updated 12 Feb, 2024 10:18pm
Markets Pakistan’s remittances clock in at $2.4bn in January, up 26% YoY However, inflow increase only 1% on a monthly basis Updated 12 Feb, 2024 10:40pm
Markets Market shrugs off energy ministry’s post, KSE-100 loses nearly 3% Lack of clarity on political front, delays and uncertainty on formation of new govt along with reports around circular debt management plan drive negative sentiment Updated 12 Feb, 2024 10:52pm
Print What’s next in election deadlock? ISLAMABAD: National election ended with no party winning a majority in parliament, in polls marred by militant... Updated 12 Feb, 2024 08:43am
Business & Finance Digital economy promotion: Roadmap prepared for next govt: minister ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Dr. Umar Saif has said that... Published 12 Feb, 2024 06:25am
Business & Finance Fiscal trajectory: Expert underscores role of taxation PESHAWAR: Muhammad Umair Zeb, a leading tax expert has underscored the pivotal role of taxation in shaping the... Published 12 Feb, 2024 06:25am
Business & Finance New govt will have to introduce long-term financing plan: Moody’s ISLAMABAD: The newly-elected government will have to put in place a long-term financing plan to meet its very large... Published 10 Feb, 2024 05:48am
Print Viable projects for international investment: PM seeks ‘plan of action’ within five days ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, on Friday, directed all the ministries to prepare a plan... Updated 10 Feb, 2024 04:23pm
Print Govt may face more economic misery if election result unclear LONDON/ISLAMABAD: The possibility of a political stalemate in Pakistan leading to delays in both reforms and crucial... Updated 10 Feb, 2024 04:25pm
Pakistan Moody’s says timely election result to reduce uncertainty in Pakistan: report Moody’s Investor Services (Moody’s), a global credit ratings agency, said timely announcement of election results... Updated 09 Feb, 2024 08:09pm
Pakistan Negotiating new IMF deal, controlling inflation: Dr Reza Baqir highlights challenges for new govt Remarks come as Pakistanis vote to elect future govt on Thursday Updated 08 Feb, 2024 11:23pm
Opinion I’m not voting None of the top politicians and political parties making promises about free houses and hundreds of electricity... Updated 08 Feb, 2024 08:42pm
Print MoF issues FY25 budget call circular ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry has issued the Budget Call Circular (BCC) for fiscal year 2024-25 with a timeline... Updated 08 Feb, 2024 10:00am
Pakistan PwC survey: 42% of Pakistani CEOs see business model unviable in less than a decade A significant number of Pakistani Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of companies believe their current business model... Published 07 Feb, 2024 09:16pm
Pakistan Majority CEOs somewhat optimistic over Pakistan’s economic growth in coming 12 months A majority of Pakistani Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of companies remain somewhat optimistic about Pakistan’s... Updated 07 Feb, 2024 09:03pm
Print IMF briefed about tariff, circular debt plans International Monetary Fund seeks some clarification from the caretaker government’s team Updated 06 Feb, 2024 10:28am
Opinion PBS needs a makeover Policymaking at all levels of government requires precise, timely and accurate statistics to achieve various targets... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Editorials ‘Worst economic crisis’ EDITORIAL: Human Rights Watch’s (HRW’s) World Report 2024 only confirms what most Pakistanis have been... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Business & Finance Chitral Economic Zone inaugurated PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has achieved a milestone in the journey towards industrial development ... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Business & Finance PAJCCI for issuance of special passes to truckers PESHAWAR: Coordinator Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI), Ziaul Haq Sarhadi has suggested... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Markets Cotton arrival inches up 1.1% in last two weeks of Jan: PCGA Cotton arrival in Pakistan remained largely unchanged, witnessing a marginal increase of 1.1% as of January 31... Updated 03 Feb, 2024 08:51pm
Pakistan Incoming govt to 'endorse' caretaker’s economic initiatives: Solangi Caretaker Information Minister Murtaza Solangi on Saturday said that the incoming government, which will come into... Updated 04 Feb, 2024 03:02am
Print SIFC gives go-ahead to FBR reforms Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar chairs 9th Apex Committee of the SIFC Updated 03 Feb, 2024 06:46pm
Business & Finance IMF says central banks should not rush into rate cuts WASHINGTON: The IMF sees a greater risk to the global economy if central banks start cutting interest rates too soon... Published 03 Feb, 2024 05:46am
Pakistan Eggplants, bottles, beds: Pakistan politicians reclaim election symbols ISLAMABAD: Aamir Mughal brandishes an eggplant before a gaggle of voters, rallying support behind the Pakistani... Updated 02 Feb, 2024 09:05pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s trade deficit contracts 33% to $13.2bn in 7MFY24 Pakistan’s trade deficit shrank 33% to $13.167 billion during July-January (7MFY24) on account of a considerable... Updated 02 Feb, 2024 09:16pm