Economic growth

Forecasts 5.4% growth in FY18 due to performance of services sector

Commerce minister gets update on FTA negotiations with Thailand

There has been an air of optimism of late regarding economic growth in Pakistan

In Pakistan, malnutrition is responsible for 54 per cent of over 10 million deaths per year in children under five

China’s sustained economic growth has increased its economic, political and strategic profile in Asia

The world's second-largest economy grew 6.7 per cent in the first half of the year

The participants also inquired about the optimal locations for planned cities

We are managing our economy in a manner not only non-serious but also has the potential of undermining our security

Those acquiring loans worth billions had them waived off through unfair means

One in every two respondents is optimistic about job prospects in next 12 months

The business confidence in the country has improved to a positive 36% in the last six months

Country director says power reforms are only half done

According to finance minister, Pakistan focuses on growth and jobs despite security challenges

But country’s debt burden and political risks are high

Says business prospects huge due to growing population, CPEC

Quaid-i-Azam Park, M3 Industrial City, Value Addition City get status of special economic zones

Economy to grow moderately at 4.5%; falling remittances, exports will pose problems

Supra body firms up recommendations for export-led economic growth model

Speakers at a conference say water conservation is a collective responsibility

Focus mainly on balance of payments and fiscal deficit, other areas neglected

Dr Attaur Rahman emphasises on importance of research, technology

Emphasises the significance of resource mobilisation

Punjab has wasted $409 million reforms loan, according to ADB

Says govt has been making all the right decisions; calls KSE one of the better performing stock exchanges

Pakistan would jump up to 18 from its current credit rating of 44 by 2050, said Dar

PBC Board member says body working on recommendations for govt

The LCCI chief said that Balochistan is, by all means, the most neglected part of Pakistan

All roads lead to China, where a mighty economic slowdown is pricking hugely inflated bubbles

Falling oil prices have shaved off import bill, helping reduce current account deficit, but also eroding tax revenue

Govt presented a conventional and cautious budget