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Business & Economy Updated 22 Apr, 2025 10:46am

March sees record current account surplus for Pakistan’s economy

Unprecedented rise in remittances drives economic growth

Pakistan Published 17 Apr, 2025 07:08pm

Political unity, institutional harmony essential for economic revival: Asad Umar

Former minister emphasises transparent industrial policy to restore investor confidence

Pakistan Published 14 Apr, 2025 07:31pm

‘Economic stability, not a destination but foundation for growth’ Finance Minister

Aurangzeb underscores importance of collateral-free loans to farmers to boost agricultural productivity

Business & Economy Published 08 Apr, 2025 04:52pm

Pakistan is ready to emerge as global mineral economy: COAS

Army is committed to provide security for all stakeholders involved in mining and related industries

Pakistan Published 03 Apr, 2025 09:34pm

PM hails inflation drop to six decades low

'Pakistan is now firmly on the path of progress' Shehbaz Sharif

Business & Economy Updated 25 Mar, 2025 11:38pm

ECNEC approves 13 development projects worth over Rs1.2 trillion

Projects will boost the economic growth and ensure stability in various sectors

Pakistan Published 22 Mar, 2025 11:28am

Recharge Pakistan initiative to mitigate climate induced risks: PM

Shehbaz Sharif says climate change no longer a distant threat, but a global crisis that demands immediate and collective action

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 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

▶️ 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 30 Dec, 2024 07:01pm

Pakistan’s economy grows 0.92% in Q1 of ongoing fiscal year

Pakistan’s economy grew by 2.69% year-on-year in the first quarter of the previous 2023-24 fiscal year

▶️ Business & Economy Published 29 Dec, 2024 06:16pm

Finance minister laments lack of funding for research to develop agriculture sector

Muhammad Aurangzeb aims to increase tax-to-GDP ratio from 9% to 13.5%

▶️ 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 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

▶️ 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 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 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

Business & Economy Updated 19 Aug, 2024 10:09pm

Functioning ‘nervous system’ a must for Pakistan: economist Atif Mian

Laments Pakistan did not have a nervous system to make the right decisions

Pakistan Updated 17 Aug, 2024 06:40pm

Multinational companies mull relocation from Pakistan due to internet issues

Pakistan Business Council says nigh-speed connectivity vital for domestic economy

Pakistan Updated 17 Aug, 2024 06:00pm

Economist Atif Mian laments increasing hopelessness on Pakistan streets

Says Pakistan stuck in poverty trap due to decades of malpractice: economist Atif Mian

Business & Economy Published 12 Aug, 2024 12:09am

Government develops five-year economic recovery plan

It has been overseen by British economist

Business & Economy Published 18 Jul, 2024 12:27am

Technocrats will lead Pakistan if government changes: Fitch

Says new elections won’t be held in South Asian country

Business & Economy Updated 16 Jul, 2024 11:52pm

People sitting in federal, provincial governments are duffers: Shabbar Zaidi

Says Karachi heading towards ‘economic genocide’