Economic

Locals leave Ranjha’s hometown in search of economic opportunities

Says they can do that by contributing to the knowledge economy

SAARC CCI calls for removing obstacles to promoting industries

Government approves Rs40.7 million for economic zones

The envoy thanks Pakistani govt and people for displaying solidarity with China

China and Pakistan have come to each other’s help in many ways at a number of crucial junctures over the past decades

Reviews preparations for Pakistan's 12th Five-Year Plan

Punjab chief secretary says timely completion of private construction projects would promote economic activities

Governor says foreign investment reflects confidence in policies of incumbent government

Kamal hopes Livestock Expo will promote province’s positive image nationally and globally 

Special attention should be given to individual traits like psychology, competence and work ethic

With successive govts have been heard vowing to emulate China’s economic “miracle”

Mutual Evaluation Report of the Asia Pacific Group says Pakistan compliant with only one of 40 recommendations

Poor and inefficient urban planning hinders people’s mobility and women are the primary victims

Daily-wage earners like Naeem are hit the hardest when inflation goes up

Says the economic pressure is forcing Beijing to take a more moderate line in Hong Kong

Banks of the city are issuing unprecedented profit warnings, while hotels and restaurants are half-empty

Tasks his team with finding avenues for growth and job creation

Official says more youth enters labour market than formal system can adjust

As PM Imran declared during the visit to the erstwhile benefactor that he was not there to seek aid

However, country lacks major policy for developing ties with Russia and Central Asian states

Denounces unilateral sanctions imposed by Trump while attending a UN session in New York

KSE-100 index closes lower by 1,223 points to settle at 33,902

Prime Minister Imran Khan expected to announce these reforms very soon

With nearly two decades of strong economic growth

With entry of new players, auto market has become highly competitive

Pakistan to have the lowest expected gross domestic growth of 4% in 2020

Document will discuss options for increase in Pakistan’s economic growth

The Pentagon confirms the US and S. Korea agreed to end joint large scale military exercises

Despite being left with an acute economic crisis by past rulers

Kamal discusses economic opportunities with German envoy; expresses willingness to host PSL match

Banday says competitive advantage lies in exploiting natural resources

In the fourth annual Arab Economic and Social Development Summit held in Beirut

Consul general expresses Iran’s desire to sell fuel to Pakistan on low rates

Saudi adviser says investors are willing to come if they get strong signal from govt

Premier blames socialism for driving business out of Pakistan

Bangladesh ahead of Pakistan in economic and social development

Pakistan has the second highest number of children out of school

Islamabad finds itself in a tight spot

Islamabad recently announced kingdom was set to join project as third major partner

Says Sharif, Maryam won’t be allowed to go abroad; Dar, Hassan, Hussain will be repatriated

Shah has criticised government’s approach towards vital projects

He also said that nobody would keep Turkey from reaching its 2023, 2053 and 2071 targets

Chinese Commerce Ministry files a complaint with the World Trade Organization over the latest round of US tariffs

Foreign exchange reserves (Forex) have depleted to around $9 billion

Minister lauded the modern facilities available to students and education acquiring environment at GIK

Graver than external threats, population growth is the most alarming threat facing Pakistan

Pakistan is not a country the US can afford to ignore for too long

What makes the government think that the private investment will pick up the slack?

Pakistan registered a growth rate of 5.8% in 2017-18