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
Pakistan Updated 16 Oct, 2024 02:26pm Islamabad SCO summit: PM Shehbaz urges expansion of China’s BRI The premiere also called for end of terrorism from Afghanistan
World Published 07 Oct, 2024 12:17pm Indonesian women turning to ‘pleasure marriages’ with tourists amid economic hardship Women receive a dowry in exchange for a short-term partnership