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Ireland's economy faces uncertainty amid Trump’s return to power
If Trump allows corporate tax rates reduction and incentives bringing IP back to US, Ireland’s economy will suffer
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Climate risks weigh heavily on region's economy
New report from the Asian Development Bank puts countries, including Pakistan, on alert
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Harris vows to lower taxes in economic speech
Harris pledges to introduce new child tax credit of $6,000 for families with infants, cut taxes for families
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Bank of England nears rate cuts from 16-year high
Financial markets were pricing in a 66% chance of a quarter-point cut
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Borrowing can't fix Pakistan's economy: FM Aurangzeb
Emphasising local potential, Finance Minister Aurangzeb warns against relying on foreign borrowing.
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French economy grows more than expected in Q2
The quarter-on-quarter growth outperformed the INSEE institute's earlier estimate of 0.1 percent
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SBP cuts interest rate by 100 bps to 19.5%
Governor Jameel Ahmad says inflation is gradually decreasing, and country's economy is on a path to recovery
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Yellen calls for £3 trillion annually to tackle climate change
Achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 demands £3 trillion each year, stressing the need for international cooperation
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Biden's economic agenda to have lasting impact even after presidency
Critics say Democratic president ran up deficit, picked winners in place of private markets, overstepped on issues
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India's economy soars but youth crave govt jobs
According to govt figures, 220 million people applied for federal jobs between 2014-2022, of whom 722,000 got selected
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Pakistan secures $7 billion aid deal with IMF
Agreement aims to stabilise and strengthen country’s economy
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Economy on course to stability, claims PM
Shehbaz says business-friendly policies infuse investor confidence
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‘5Es Framework’ to foster stability
Kearney delegates discuss supporting private economic initiatives with Minister Ahsan Iqbal, focusing on 5Es Framework
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New budget is 'economic terrorism' against public: Omar Ayub
The PTI leader criticizes the government's decision to allocate loan money to privatised institutions
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Karachi ranks among least liveable cities in global survey once again
Rated 169th out of 173 cities evaluated based on healthcare, education, infrastructure, culture and environment
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PSX surges 252 points, continues bullish trend
100-index closes at 78,528.25 points with trading volume at 283.54 million shares
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Rupee strengthens amid REER depreciation
REER drops by 3.62% in May, boosting export competitiveness
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Budget 2024-25 sets big tax target ahead of IMF talks
Govt had to find ways to increase revenues to reduce fiscal deficit as part of reforms being discussed with the lender
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Pakistan breaks records with $3.24b remittances
Inflows increase 54%, pave way for current account surplus for 4th month in a row
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Over 50% industrial units shut down
Industrialists demand immediate govt action to avert impending disaster
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A glimmer of hope for economy amidst lingering challenges
A glimmer of hope for economy amidst lingering challenges
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Normalising inflation
Bringing headline inflation to 30-month low is a positive development for the country’s economy
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If I am the finance minister of Pakistan
Focus must be on fiscal prudence, innovative policies, strategic reforms to ensure sustainable growth
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Govt, IMF differ on exchange rate
Ministry’s assumptions aim to stabilise economy despite IMF’s higher projection
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Call to adopt concept of creative economy
It will help connect Pakistan with modern, innovative economies
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IMF mission returns to Washington sans staff level agreement
Purpose of the IMF visit was to gauge Pakistan’s budget preparations
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Dipping investments
Investment ratio dipped to an all-time low during to mere 13.1% of the size of the economy
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PSX continues record breaking streak, crosses 75,000 points
Index fails to sustain upward trend
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SBP holds firm on growth forecast
Central bank projects 2-3% growth for FY23-24, calls for structural reforms
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Economic revival attracts global investors
Finance minister says prudent economic governance boosts investor confidence
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Govt proposes increasing retirement age to 'lessen financial burden'
Finance minister hints at increasing tax rate to at least 14% to increase tax-to-GDP ratio
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PM arrives in Riyadh for special WEF meeting
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb accompany premier on two-day visit
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Stocks post thin decline on profit-taking
KSE-100 index sheds 80.49 points, settles at 71,971.40
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PSX surges past 72,000 points, bullish trend continues
PSX gains more than 900 points owing to improved economic metrics
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Hyderabad administration drives down roti prices to Rs18
DC advises traders to resist overcharging and encourages public to lodge complaints against violators at his office
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$3tr economy possible by 2047: Ahsan Iqbal
He emphasised the need for trading houses to facilitate the global market integration of local products
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Forex reserves to reach $9 to $10 billion by end June
Finance minister anticipates boost following IMF's disbursement of final tranche
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Opp welcomes int’l investors delegation
PTI again urges independent probe into May 9 riots
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Pakistan has highest living cost in Asia: ADB
Report projects 15% inflation rate for next FY
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Waterways revolution: a green, blue future economy
Pakistan fails to utilise canals network more efficiently despite huge cost benefits over road transport
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Talks on IMF EFF next month: Aurangzeb
Minister says US ‘very supportive’ in the matter
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China ramps up efforts to attract foreign investment across diverse industries
NDRC will communicate extensively with foreign chambers and enterprises, says Hua Zhong, commission official
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SBP keeps policy rate unchanged for fifth consecutive time
Central bank takes cautious approach against likely uptick in inflation readings amid ongoing talks with IMF
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Same old govt, new economic path?
Proposing four key reforms to transform the nation’s economic landscape
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$3.2b received in financial assistance in July-Jan period
Pakistan received $2.408b from multilateral creditors, 794.6m from bilateral creditors during seven month period
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Diverging from tradition, Dar shifts focus to economy in FO debut
Maiden address of foreign minister focused more on economic challenges than foreign policy matters, says source
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Gaining economic independence
From steel sector setbacks to educational neglect, country needs swift action
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SITUATIONER: Pragmatism takes center stage at China's ‘two sessions’
Amid global uncertainties, Chinese leadership articulates comprehensive vision of wide-ranging domestic, int'l issues
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CBD projects draw investors’ interest in Dubai
Members of international business community attend event
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Maximising zakat’s impact on economy
Estimate shows zakat worth Rs2,743b, or 4% of GDP, can be collected annually