Economic growth

In the previous quarter (April-June), economic growth stood at 3.3%.

PepsiCo, Unilever and other packaged goods giants looking to fill growth vacuum left by an uneven recovery in China

Govts inability to create jobs and stimulate economic growth reflects deep-seated neglect of pressing issues

Local influentials capture natural resources which disenfranchised communities depend on

Leaders highlight private sector’s role in driving growth, discuss trends in emerging markets

Pakistan needs pro-growth policies such as tax cuts, freer trade, minimal regulations

Erosion of key institutions and deepening fissures of social and political polarisation further hampered progress

Caretaker minister unveils roadmap, initiatives to drive innovation and economic growth

3.43% growth pushes QIM to 132.87 in Dec 2023 compared to 128.37 in Dec 2022

LSM sector growth, exchange rate improvement key to boosting economy

Lifts 2024 growth outlook, predicts ‘election year’ could boost economic activity

SBP admits that inflation will be higher than it had previously projected, raising its annual estimate to almost 25%

Stresses significant impact of smuggling, money laundering, and tax evasion on country’s economy

Says GDP growth will mostly be higher for Asia-Pacific countries

Experts urge one-window operation for company setup to facilitate investors

Anticipates higher economic growth at 3%, lower current account deficit at $4 billion in current fiscal year 2023-24

In terms of economic growth, there is hope 2024 will be much better than 2023

Projects inflation to remain in double digits, likely to settle at 'moderate level'

Export growth, import management lead to positive shift, FDI inflows increase by 7%

Report cites moderate economic confidence, high inflation as constraints

Funding will help establish e-working centres, spur economy

Focus on investment protection under FTA; agreement may be reached soon

Economies worldwide rely heavily on tax collections, which serve as a fundamental component to generate revenue

Quick fix of consumerism-led growth has not yielded sustainable results

Finance ministry says growth rate may remain at 5% due to financial pressures

CM says removal of impediments in investment bearing fruit

Mechanism necessary for increasing exports, requires a lucid understanding of the tax-investment-exports nexus

FM says GDP growth to touch 5.37pc; Opp hits back at Qureshi over 'non-serious' remarks

Minister says focus on port city can help boost exports to $30b in next 5 to 10 years

Envoy says UAE will open visa centre in Lahore soon to facilitate investors

Country posted impressive growth numbers for the last financial year

Startups receive $85 million in venture capital funding this year

Spectrum is the lifeblood of the mobile industry and a catalyst for economic growth

The annual budget is a reflection of the government’s priorities

Pakistan has adopted ambitious strategies for reversing decline in natural capital

PRMI and two online platforms will make regulatory environment business friendly

SBP predicted a 3% growth in GDP, while IMF, WB forecast 1.5% and 1.3% increases, respectively

Inflation estimated to remain at 8% in next fiscal year

Minister credits PM’s Covid strategy for better to good performance

Shehbaz Sharif says growth rate was 5.8% in PML-N’s tenure as compared to PTI’s 3.9%

BOI official says economic zones will trigger industrial growth in country

Punjab minister hints at largest development budget with special packages for province

Sustainable uses of natural resources is economically attractive to local communities as a long-term strategy

New lockdown would force temporary closure of 150,000 businesses at a cost of 11 billion euros per month

PSB official urges businessmen to organise sports events to attract foreign investment

Says Pakistan's remittances increased by 27 per cent, foreign direct investment by 150 per cent

CM Advicer Dr Salman Shah says Punjab govt planning to connect rural economies with domestic, global markets

Increasing savings and productivity only recipe for healthy economic growth

NEC sets 2020-21 GDP growth target at 2.1%; development outlay reduced to 1.3tr

Planning Commission terms Rs600b allocation for PSDP insufficient to boost economic growth