economy

Kaiser Bengali stresses need for ensuring food security amid pandemic

Initiates work to build local export brands, establish warehouses abroad

Insist it will offset devastating impact of virus on economy, exports

Association says discussion will help enhance tax receipts, protect industry

Considers further reducing general sales tax of 3% to either 2% or 1%

Govt is struggling to strike a balance between continuing with fiscal consolidation and economic growth

The government’s indecisive approach will likely damage Pakistan both in terms of human loss as well as the economy

Balance tilted in favour of livelihood keeping in view socio-economic problems

Pakistan must renegotiate trade deal to promote exports to Chinese markets

Country has one of world's highest coronavirus mortality rates

Farmers bear hefty losses due to fall in demand as eateries remain closed

PTI govt has directed utility firms to provide maximum relief as country fights against Covid-19

Price of Dundicut rises to Rs24,000 per 40kg

Plans to issue up to Rs50m in next phase to help businesses cope with virus

Seeks to protect revenues amid sliding oil prices in global market

Bank signs deals with Pakistan for strengthening public health response

APCC proposes 2.3% GDP growth and 6.5% inflation target

Punjab finance minister stresses on bringing more sectors, people in tax net

Traders demand restoration of zero-rating facility in FY21 budget

Decline due to dip in imports, sharp improvement
in exports

Balochistan, Sindh agitate against allocation of low development budget

IMF asks Pakistan to adhere to fiscal consolidation by showing nominal primary deficit

Forms think tank to identify Covid-19 impact on E&P sector, suggest ideas

OGRA asks petroleum division to convene urgent product review meeting

Each of 9,350 employees to get Rs2.3 million on an average

Call for policies and incentives for informal sector and businesses

Official says 45% reduction possible after slump in global market

Prices of tobacco products are still same despite rupee depreciation

Demand falls due to slow construction activity, Eid holidays

SBP governor says reforms initiated earlier help country fight pandemic

Aims to execute social sector schemes in provinces on cost-sharing basis

SNGPL suffers Rs73b shortfall due to supply of expensive gas to consumers

Halt to international flights, rising freight fares add to Pakistani exporters’ woes

British officials suspend cooperation due to concern over administrative structures

Currency falls below 165 in intra-day trade before recovering

Say they are collecting hefty detention charges and penalties

Allege oil firms delayed import of petroleum products, violated rules

It will make it tough for govt to achieve investment target

Considers bringing foreign companies on par with local firms

Demand scrapping of additional taxes on export sectors

While urging people to take responsibility, premier says lockdown not a cure for Covid-19

Pace of reduction slows due to hike in food prices in Ramazan

Pakistan must not engage in rhetoric, pay attention to developing projects

Pandemic will impact exports, FDI, remittances, imports and foreign debt

Efforts should be made to support informal economy along with bailouts for formal sector

Pakistan may lose significant amount as jobless expatriates return home

Francis made his comments at the first noon address from his window overlooking St. Peter’s Square

Decline comes due to partial suspension of economic activities due to Covid-19

Sends agronomist to Pakistan to promote advanced farm technologies

May not sell any assets, sign contract with private sector for running plants