economy

As a state with a population of over 20 million, we cannot play with the lives that exist within our borders

May also be forced to withdraw sales tax exemptions on all but health-related items

We spent more than what we collected, imported way more than what we exported and did not save much.

Shah Mehmood Qureshi says India’s BJP facing defeat in Delhi polls due to contentious laws

PM Imran listens to Haroon Akhtar as he crunches numbers on inflation, revenue and economy in general

CEO seeks to create loyal customer base through economies of scale

Probe came after DG intelligence pointed to goods smuggling into country

Country scores 144.6 points on Dun & Bradstreet’s Business Optimism Index

Babar says 18 blocks will be offered in first phase of auction

Punjab minister insists move will not harm public exchequer

Export stopped to maintain prices of the sweetener in domestic market

IMF delegation will be informed about the progress made on set targets

Failure to boost tax collection, exports is pushing govt to continue to borrow

SECP, SBP must work together to ensure collective surveillance of these sales

Fiscal deficit and food inflation will rise; farmers will be hurt by imports

Well-diversified portfolio will generate better risk-adjusted returns, protect from economic uncertainty

Premier says those responsible for flour, sugar price hike will be held accountable and penalised

Govt has also decided to add few sectors to tax net, which currently enjoy zero tax rates

Funds insufficient to complete some critical schemes of Gwadar and Karachi

Reserves depleted by around $1b from August 2019 to January 2020

CM says huge quantity of rainwater will be saved in reservoirs

Russian energy minister says Moscow needs to analyse market, will clarify position next week

Company reports loss per share of Rs1.25 in 2019

Exports show negative growth for third successive month

Govt commits to fully utilise remaining funds before June to propel growth

Oxfam releases its report which focuses on these two problems in much detail

Cites double-digit inflation, politically-high cost as reasons for seeking a delay in issuing notification

Despite concerns, vast majority remains optimistic about country’s growth potential

Profit growth will come from increasing lending to government at high rates

NA panel says it can result in monopoly of 20 big brokers over stock market

Cites robust funding, liquidity and close links with the sovereign underpin as reasons for reinforcements

Students fear missing the entire year as many have been unable to return in time to start the semester

Situation prompted by lower-than-expected receipts against budgetary measures

Sources say Punjab's economy will continue to bear the burden of the project till 2036

Earnings per share stand at Rs4.07 in year ended December 2019

Businessman regrets country cannot secure orders due to liquidity crunch

Pakistan local currency bond yields rise 10 to 30 basis points in auction

Sets minimum reserve price at Rs6.6b in a bid to raise money to pay off debt

Revision comes after comprehensive consultations with all stakeholders

Will seek collaboration in areas of agriculture, water and sanitation

Chinese firm refuses to accept dispute resolution plan approved by govt

Trade commissioner says Brexit allows UK to focus more on countries outside EU

Pakistan ranked the third-largest freelance economy in the world

There is no legislation in Pakistan for waste management of such products

Steps required to generate financial resources to mitigate effects of climate change

Govt, regulators should provide banks with right tools to promote financial literacy

Panellists at Adab Fest discuss state of economy and solutions needed

Country will continue to make more borrowing to service current debt

Ishrat Hussein says selection should be based on contribution rather than aristocracy

Global crude prices, inflation concerns keep stock market under pressure