economy

Notifies increase for July following fluctuations in global prices

Expresses dissatisfaction over slow pace, less-than-targeted procurement

Minister Fakhar Imam discusses building resilience to crisis

'Deepening economic, regulatory challenges can threaten Pakistan's FDI in future'

PTI govt to run PSM on public-private partnership mode

Revenues strangled as hotel occupancy drops

Under housing programme, industries anticipate recovery of losses

Central govt’s debt excludes liabilities indirectly owed to creditors

Inflows jump 51% to $2.47b in June 2020 from $1.64b in June 2019

Lowers economic forecast over twin shock of coronavirus and plunging oil prices

Shamshad Akhtar says institutional mechanisms needed for empowering women

Dharejo says it is a matter of concern for Pakistan that after the Bengali currency appreciated over us

SBP and the government require more co-ordination to provide relief to the private sector

Govt should facilitate returning expats and take advantage of their skills

Analysts forecast China will be the only major economy to experience positive growth this year

Classification of raw material in finished goods category to hike import cost

Govt urged to address issues of small businesses

Industry official urges government to release refunds without further delay

Foreign inflow, flattening curve of infections, upbeat economic data boost investor sentiments

UK-based digital tech firm invests $250,000 in seed funding in local start-up

All Pakistan CNG Association lashes out at shutting stations

Industrialists meet government officials to discuss power woes

PM Imran approves majority of 60 recommendations proposed by thinktank of economists

ICCI could play a role in bringing more investors from the private sector

Says Chinese model can help boost farm yields, avert shortage

Easing of rules will help enhance bank financing for youth, consumers

SBP's Rozgar Refinance Scheme is an initiative directed at reducing unemployment

Increase attributed to receipt of $1b in loan from China

Experts say awareness of export promotion tools will open doors to new markets

Tells NA committee about Rs220b worth of administrative measures taken in budget

Report finds ministries struggle with support ministries and divisions

Decrease in yield likely to aggravate flour crisis in coming months.

Hits Rs108,300 per tola as investors shift to safe-haven asset

Move to cut rates aimed at promoting investment in country

Issue of paying Rs16b in refunds in return for kickbacks lands in NA

PTEA demands changes in system for speedy processing of refund claims

Cite increased competition in world market while export sectors struggle

Closes at Rs105,900 per tola, takes cue from global market

Cabinet gives ex-post facto approval for increase in prices from June 26

NIC report says businesses have come to halt amid struggle to survive

SBP claims shift to electronic payments will stimulate trade, help economy by 7%

Covid-19 also presents an opportunity to create a leaner, more proficient economy in the long run

Power Division subsidies budget given to Finance Division

Global stocks Markets rally on economic recovery

Infrastructure projects Asad Umar reviews progress

Move aimed at cooperating with other countries to stop money laundering.

The Covid-19 pandemic has directly hit the pockets of over half of the country’s working population

Solution lies in deregulating market, removing curbs on setting up industries

Avoiding economic contraction will be quite challenging for government

Efforts needed to enlarge resource envelope through higher investment, economic activity