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Pakistan

Aurangzeb says daily economic losses worth Rs190 bn due to protests

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

Published 25 Nov, 2024 09:15am

Pakistan

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

Updated 12 Nov, 2024 11:58pm

Business & Economy

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

Pakistan broke records with $3.24 billion remittances in May 2024

Updated 08 Nov, 2024 06:05pm

Business & Economy

Overseas Pakistani group offers Rs100 billion to buy PIA

Will assume Rs250 billion in liabilities under its plan

Updated 10 Nov, 2024 05:13pm

Pakistan

Pakistan achieves fiscal surplus for the first time in 24 Years

Turnaround comes after years of persistent budget deficits

Published 01 Nov, 2024 09:46am

Pakistan

NEPRA rejects proposed amendments for ‘economic load shedding’

The Supreme Court has also expressed concern over load shedding

Updated 29 Oct, 2024 09:21pm

Business & Economy

Business leader calls for lowering interest rate by 5%

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

Published 28 Oct, 2024 09:02am

Business & Economy

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

IMF highlights the ongoing global economic challenges

Published 23 Oct, 2024 10:46am

Business & Economy

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

Published 17 Oct, 2024 07:54pm

Business & Economy

Structural impediments challenge macroeconomic stability: SBP

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

Published 17 Oct, 2024 05:32pm

Pakistan

Islamabad SCO summit: PM Shehbaz urges expansion of China’s BRI

The premiere also called for end of terrorism from Afghanistan

Updated 16 Oct, 2024 02:26pm

World

Indonesian women turning to ‘pleasure marriages’ with tourists amid economic hardship

Women receive a dowry in exchange for a short-term partnership

Published 07 Oct, 2024 12:17pm

Pakistan

Federal govt sets diyat value for new fiscal year

The diyat value for fiscal year 2022-23 was Rs4,318,524

Published 04 Oct, 2024 09:08am

Pakistan

Galiyat Valley welcomes over 1 million eco-tourists

Authority's efforts are expected to create job opportunities

Published 27 Sep, 2024 01:33pm

Pakistan

IMF formally approves $7 billion bailout package for Pakistan

The program will be 37 months long in duration

Updated 25 Sep, 2024 11:59pm

Business & Economy

Finance Ministry lays out plan to deal with Rs71 trillion debt

The plan includes measures to activate the domestic debt capital market

Published 22 Sep, 2024 03:50pm

Business & Economy

IMF agreement will be made public on Sept 25: Aurangzeb

Finance minister claims superior deal compared to predecessors with IMF

Updated 14 Sep, 2024 07:34pm

Business & Economy

No plans to lift ban on new domestic gas connections, says petroleum minister

Musadik Malik cites PSO holds two LNG sales purchase agreements with Qatar, valid until December 31, 2031

Published 12 Sep, 2024 09:49pm

Pakistan

PM says constant loan requests diminish Pakistan’s significance as nuclear power

‘Israel has thrown any decisions from the International Court into the trash,’ cites premier

Updated 12 Sep, 2024 07:58pm

Pakistan

Women ride Pakistan’s economic crisis into the workplace

The South Asian nation is locked in a cycle of political and economic crises

Published 08 Sep, 2024 10:44am

Pakistan

IMF conditions to be met ‘timely’, Shehbaz says

Informs cabinet members that conditions set by IMF are being closely monitored

Published 03 Sep, 2024 02:08pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan eyes $4b from Middle Eastern banks to plug financing gap, says SBP chief

Ahmad says recent interest rate cuts in Pakistan have had the desired effect

Updated 27 Aug, 2024 06:19pm

Business & Economy

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

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

Updated 19 Aug, 2024 10:09pm

Pakistan

Economist Atif Mian laments increasing hopelessness on Pakistan streets

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

Updated 17 Aug, 2024 06:00pm

Pakistan

Pakistan’s internet firewall could cost economy $300 million, industry group warns

Pakistan proposal for centralized internet monitoring raises concerns

Published 16 Aug, 2024 09:38am

Business & Economy

Government develops five-year economic recovery plan

It has been overseen by British economist

Published 12 Aug, 2024 12:09am

Life & Style

Korean air removes instant noodles from economy class menu over turbulence issues

Business and first-class passengers will still be able to enjoy the instant noodle treat

Published 01 Aug, 2024 04:03pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s finance ministry forecasts July inflation of 12% to 13%

Inflation has slowed in recent months after hitting more than 30% in 2023

Published 30 Jul, 2024 04:04pm

Business & Economy

State Bank of Pakistan cuts key interest rate by 100 bps to 19.5%

The rate was cut by 150 basis points in June

Updated 29 Jul, 2024 05:14pm

Business & Economy

Govt has life-style data of non-filers, Aurangzeb says

Says Pak must maintain strong links with both US and China

Published 28 Jul, 2024 03:49pm