economy

Around 1.6 million televisions were sold in 2019, 8% higher than in 2018

Says European nation can act as gateway to Europe for businessmen

Report on institutional reforms reveals all scattered federal entities will be brought under a newly formed division

Spike comes after govt withdrew duties and taxes on raw cotton import in Jan

All of the policy instruments deployed to achieve stabilisation are antithetical to growth

According to finance ministry, revenue and budget deficit targets will be missed

Says they can do that by contributing to the knowledge economy

PM aide says government aims to encourage exports, discourage imports

Wapda completed and commissioned three long-delayed mega hydropower projects

Company says sales fell mainly due to higher customs duty, levy of excise duty

Pace of drop in deficit slows as govt eases import curbs to step up economic activities

Parliamentary panel told govt working to extend network along three routes of CPEC

Allows procurement of 8.25m tonnes of wheat, imposes ban on onion export

Reduction in taxes on imports under consideration

Delegation of technical experts from Beijing due next week

Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh says burden on the common man should not be enhanced due to runaway prices

Say they expect rise in sales during such events if markets remain open

Growth in investment, however, remains low compared to true potential

ECC likely to give approval for A$40.1m investment in Australian mill

Pakistan’s debt and liabilities increased only 2% to Rs41tr in Jul-Dec 2019

There is a need to rationalise the disproportionate expenditure of the federal government

Search for post of chief economist almost narrows down

Upbeat outlook on back of technological advancement, reduced cost of repatriating funds

It will determine prices and promote competition among many players

Steps aimed at promoting legal channels of sending remittances

FBR issues notification to set up Directorate General Risk Management

Islamabad makes significant progress in addressing global watchdog’s concerns

SBP seminar highlights economic crisis faced by other emerging economies

Benchmark index rises 100 points but talks with IMF, inflation, coronavirus weigh on sentiment

British firms wait for progress on ease of doing business, tax reduction

SAARC CCI calls for removing obstacles to promoting industries

Amount raised will be used to pay off some dues of energy firms

Says project implementation continues to be slow, well behind agreed work plans

Shipment clearance face delay due to painstakingly lengthy fumigation process, say traders

Release of third loan tranche hinges on new tax collection measures, electricity price hike

Also instructs to keep prices of 18 essential edible items under control

Punjab governor stresses steps being taken to create business-friendly environment

BMA Capital expects KSE-100 index to hit only 49,000 points by year-end

Rupee depreciation, new debt lead to nearly 50% increase in interest payments

Businesses do not believe in govt claims of economic improvement

Two sides extend review programme discussions for one more day

They gather under special networking session during Erdogan’s visit

'PTI govt will fail like its predecessors if ‘correct economic decisions’ not taken'

Puts off proceedings on request of CPPA-G that is working on new cost mechanism

National airline reports loss of Rs38b in six months ended June 2019

FCCI president inaugurates web portal of Digital Faisalabad

Remittances increase as expatriate Pakistanis utilise legal channels

International Monetary Fund also proposes spending of Rs6.2tr on sustainable development goals in 10 years

Firdous says PTI govt will ensure stability in prices, quality and availability of food items at utility stores

Special Advisor to PM Imran Khan, Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh briefs National Assembly on Pakistan's economy situation