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Business & Economy Updated 27 Feb, 2025 02:25pm

Pakistan consumer inflation may see slight increase by March, says finance ministry

Inflation has eased since last year with CPI coming in at 2.4% in January

Business & Economy Published 20 Feb, 2025 03:22pm

Aurangzeb seeks inclusion of undocumented economy in tax system to end ‘free riders’

Finance minister says retail sector accounts for 19% of total GDP

Business & Economy Published 09 Feb, 2025 08:02pm

Institutions not paying taxes will be brought under tax net: adviser to finance minister

Khurram Schehzad says government to ease burden on salaried class

Business & Economy Published 07 Feb, 2025 11:28am

Securing sufficient external financing remains challenge for Pakistan: Fitch

Explains CCC rating is considered speculative or junk status

▶️ Business & Economy Updated 27 Jan, 2025 04:50pm

State Bank of Pakistan cuts key policy rate for sixth consecutive time

This is this year's first monetary policy rate

Business & Economy Published 27 Jan, 2025 10:27am

China’s industrial firms report third consecutive year of profit decline amid tariff threats

Private-sector companies reported a modest 0.5% increase in earnings

Business & Economy Published 16 Jan, 2025 09:45am

Rupee may not build on recovery despite renewed Fed rate-cut hopes

US Treasury yields fell, equities rallied, and the dollar dipped overnight

Business & Economy Published 10 Jan, 2025 11:28pm

Remittances see ‘record increase’ in December with $3.1b inflows

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulates nation on 'record increase'

Pakistan Published 07 Jan, 2025 08:11pm

Pakistan’s exports surge to $16.5b in first half of FY 2024-25

In December 2024, exports amounted to $2.841 billion

▶️ Business & Economy Published 07 Jan, 2025 06:42pm

Finance Minister Aurangzeb vows to complete rightsizing of 43 ministries by June-end

Says 150,000 vacant posts to be abolished

Blog Published 02 Jan, 2025 03:55pm

Real estate, real returns

There are inspiring examples of innovation and progress that offer hope for the future

▶️ Pakistan Updated 01 Jan, 2025 01:12am

PM Shehbaz Sharif launches ‘Uraan Pakistan’ economic transformation plan

‘This is just the beginning of a long journey,’ says premier

▶️ Business & Economy Published 26 Dec, 2024 07:36pm

FBR focusing on ‘top 5% people’ for revenue collection, says chief Langrial

Cites notices were issued to 169,000 wealthy non-filers

Business & Economy Updated 26 Dec, 2024 05:31pm

Senate Standing Committee on Finance approves tax laws amendment bill

Committee forms subcommittee to address solar scandal

Business & Economy Published 14 Dec, 2024 05:52pm

Pakistan, ADB sign $330m loan to strengthen social protection systems

Additional financing will support in achieving programme objectives of achieving inclusive growth, says ADB country director

Pakistan Published 14 Dec, 2024 09:30am

Slum residents spend heavily on racing donkeys amid economic hardship

Funds allocated for children’s need

Business & Economy Published 10 Dec, 2024 10:29pm

TRG Pakistan announces financial restructuring of Afiniti

TRGI has invested $15 million in Afiniti through a second-lien convertible debt instrument

Business & Economy Published 06 Dec, 2024 12:38am

Saudi Arabia extends term of $3b deposit with Pakistan for another year

Extension is continuation of the support provided by Saudi Arabia to Pakistan

Business & Economy Published 02 Dec, 2024 04:54pm

Pakistan’s annual inflation slows down to 4.9% in November

Finance ministry had projected inflation would slow to 5.8% to 6.8% in November

World Published 30 Nov, 2024 12:39pm

Sri Lanka records highest deflation since 1961

Country's economic recovery has been supported by a $2.9 billion bailout loan

Pakistan Published 25 Nov, 2024 09:15am

Aurangzeb says daily economic losses worth Rs190 bn due to protests

Aurangzeb highlights that lockdowns, protests are contributing to a decline in tax revenues

▶️ Pakistan Updated 12 Nov, 2024 11:58pm

Shabbar Zaidi calls for ending ‘supremacy of one province’ to improve NFC Award

Former FBR chairman says Money Bill should also be presented in Senate

Business & Economy Updated 08 Nov, 2024 06:05pm

October remittances soar to $3.1 billion, highest in FY 24-25

Pakistan broke records with $3.24 billion remittances in May 2024

Business & Economy Updated 10 Nov, 2024 05:13pm

Overseas Pakistani group offers Rs100 billion to buy PIA

Will assume Rs250 billion in liabilities under its plan

Pakistan Published 01 Nov, 2024 09:46am

Pakistan achieves fiscal surplus for the first time in 24 Years

Turnaround comes after years of persistent budget deficits

Pakistan Updated 29 Oct, 2024 09:21pm

NEPRA rejects proposed amendments for ‘economic load shedding’

The Supreme Court has also expressed concern over load shedding

Business & Economy Published 28 Oct, 2024 09:02am

Business leader calls for lowering interest rate by 5%

He argued that such a reduction is vital for enhancing trade activities in the country

Business & Economy Published 23 Oct, 2024 10:46am

IMF projects Pakistan’s economic growth at 3.2% amid high inflation

IMF highlights the ongoing global economic challenges

Business & Economy Published 17 Oct, 2024 07:54pm

In meeting with US envoy, Aurangzeb shares Pakistan’s goal of increasing tax-to-GDP ratio to 13.5%

Ambassador Blome reiterates US’ support for strengthening bilateral cooperation

Business & Economy Published 17 Oct, 2024 05:32pm

Structural impediments challenge macroeconomic stability: SBP

Central bank cites unfavourable business environment continue to constrain economy’s growth potential