Economic growth

The int’l money lender says unemployment rate in Pakistan will jump

Moody's says revision in Pakistan's GDP projection reflects impact of coronavirus pandemic

World is now likely to avoid concentration of industries in one country

Businesses do not believe in govt claims of economic improvement

Pakistan ranked the third-largest freelance economy in the world

The problem is the common man is asked to deal with not the natural environment but contrived and man-made conditions

An economic turnaround is not possible for Imran Khan as long as he remains hostage to his flawed narrative

Pakistan faces difficulties in reducing debt despite tightening fiscal policies

Under Modi's govt, India's economic growth decelerated for the second consecutive year

Economy has failed to create enough jobs for the 1.2 million Indians who come into the labour market each month

Minister seeks IFC’s help in enhancing private-sector investment

Quarterly assessment report cites internal and external factors for decline

PM adviser says target of innovation-driven exports will be met in long run

Adviser on finance says negotiations with IMF moving in a positive direction

Ambassador Yao Jing says China firmly supports Pakistan in safeguarding its sovereignty and national dignity

IMF warns prospects for region clouded by elevated levels of uncertainty

World Bank official stresses globalisation only option for survival in coming years

Fact that Chinese model of growth continues to marginalise ethnic groups in China is serious concern

Projects higher inflation, pressure on exchange rate and current account deficit

Revises projection due to slowdown in agricultural growth, stabilisation measures

Participation of women is exceedingly important in economic growth

Reveals five-year strategy to boost economy of the province

State Bank of Pakistan says 6.2% GDP growth target seems unachievable

China boasts impressive growth in numbers 40 years after Xiaoping came up with his 'reform and opening policy'.

Says narrowing current account deficit will remain a big challenge

Inflation may rise to 6.5%; bank urges immediate measures to take off pressure

Punjab Safe Cities Authority official gives presentation to LCCI members

Moon says economic recovery was intact because of robust exports growth and moderate increases in household income

Pakistan needs to boost savings-to-GDP ratio to tackle balance of payments woes

Despite being the 4th largest producer of cotton, Pakistan lags behind Bangladesh and Vietnam in textile exports

FINCA CEO says there is lot of room for improvement in SME segment

State Bank aims to increase bank accounts to 100 million by 2020

ICCI says business of around 250 ancillary industries has slumped

Author says remittances-led service economy has outpaced growth in all other provinces

PML-N has relied on investments and low commodity prices, hasn’t introduced structural changes

Many alternative measurements have not enjoyed the same acclaim

Funds required for producing exportable surplus of goods can be acquired only by cutting govt spending

Senior Vice President Muhammad Naveed said due to the situation, many investors are leaving the real estate sector

Budget deficit, circular debt increase as state-owned enterprises continue to suffer

CEO says deal will create job opportunities and increase economic growth

Says inconsistent economic policies hindering economic growth

To reduce reliance on debt, industrial and agricultural sectors need to be strengthened

Censures stakeholders for blocking progress on tax reform

Murad thanks World Bank for supporting Sindh Growth Forum

Data strengthens case for two more interest rate hikes in 2017

Commission has so far received about 7,000 complaints during the last two years

Hails initiatives to raise labour and environmental standards in Pakistan.

Foreign remittances to Pakistan have reduced by 6.9 per cent

First quarterly report says agricultural sector recovers with improved output of major crops

Speakers highlight energy crisis, political instability as bottlenecks