▶️ 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’
▶️ Business & Economy Updated 08 Jul, 2024 10:49pm Govt will approach IMF after one year if expenses aren’t cut, says Kaiser Bengali Economist cites provinces cannot share circular debt expense as it’s federal government’s responsibility
Business & Economy Updated 11 Jun, 2024 09:26pm Pakistan’s public debt soars to Rs67,525 billion Increase on debt increased by Rs5,518b during July to March 2024-06-11
Business & Economy Published 11 Jun, 2024 08:30pm Pakistan sees significant increase in donkey population Over the past two years, donkey population has seen an increase of 200,000e
▶️ Business & Economy Updated 11 Jun, 2024 10:22pm There are no sacred cows, says Aurangzeb as Pakistan registers 2.38% GDP growth Presents Pakistan Economic Survey ahead of annual budget on Wednesday (tomorrow)
Business & Economy Published 10 Jun, 2024 05:21pm Pakistan’s budget will aim to set stage for IMF bailout It will also be first test for new Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb
Business & Economy Published 21 May, 2024 03:30pm Pakistan GDP grows 2.09% in Q3, supported by agriculture Estimates provisional growth rate of gross domestic product (GDP) for the financial year ending June 2024 is 2.38%
Business & Economy Published 18 Apr, 2024 07:22pm SBP chief says deceleration in inflation is broad-based Jameel Ahmad cites inflation had fallen sharply over the past year
Pakistan Published 04 Mar, 2024 02:09pm IMF asks govt to impose Rs1,300 billion in taxes Pakistan is still waiting for the third installment of the SBA
Pakistan Updated 02 Mar, 2024 09:48pm Aamir Dogar denies PTI wrote any letter to IMF There is only ‘clamour’ for letter, says Sunni Ittehad Council’s chief whip in National Assembly
Business & Economy Updated 21 Jan, 2024 11:44pm Economy to grow by 2 to 2.5% this year, says finance minister Tax collection target was projected to touch Rs10tr
Business & Economy Updated 16 Jan, 2024 02:36pm Despite expensive electricity and gas, circular debt balloons to over Rs5 trillion The government is trying to come up with a settlement plan to resolve the issue