economy

Highest level recorded in past over nine years due to rise in food and energy cost

PTI govt's Fiscal Policy Statement shows 28% rise in per capita debt at the end of FY19

The PTI govt had given permission to export 1.1 million tons of sugar

Will support private-sector players, provide access to pipelines and terminals

Government presents new debt policy statement in parliament

As FBR prepares a mini-budget, Shabbar Zaidi leaves on medical leave again

In meeting with Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh, British envoy says UK supports ongoing economic reforms in Pakistan'

Project of 330MW is expected to be completed by March 2021

Cites technological improvements as reason behind increase

EPS stands at Rs9.93 in half-year period

UAF VC says 58% of country’s population is facing food insecurity

Pakistan eager to enhance trade with Africa, opens six new trade wings at embassies in the region

Loan will fund business plans for projects in 7 cities

Report forecasts annual capacity payments may surge to Rs1,466b in 2025

Approval comes despite thin fiscal resources

Suggests increase of Rs2.47 per litre in price of diesel

Benchmark index increases 4.80 points to settle at 41,903.50

Military support is neither unlimited, nor unconditional and almost always sensitive to the deafening crescendo

Federal cabinet members perturbed by low credit demand

Usman Buzdar has launched programme to provide soft loans to youth

Minister says global companies are participating in privatisation process

PTI govt may not hike gas tariffs for domestic consumers, ECC told

Tax authorities have proposed amendments to Incom Tax Rules 2002

Envoy says Dhaka plans to develop 100 economic zones nationwide

Sends the bill to parliament which is aimed at promoting, protecting exports

Chinese markets remain closed all week

Reduction will lead to Rs360-400/bag decline in urea prices

Correspondences point to nexus between allegedly corrupt taxmen, importers

PC approves hiring of financial advisers to sell stakes of two blue-chip firms

Benchmark index decreases 240.04 points to settle at 42,299.19

Says Pakistan to miss projected economic growth rate of 3.5% due to poor crops production in 2019-20

Envoy says they are working to establish a training centre in the country

Decline was led by drastic contraction in gross margins

Business community meets prime minister to discuss hardships

Central bank is due to announce monetary policy statement today

According to report, score increases by 0.6 point to an overall score of 55

Minister encourages investors to fully participate in auction of oil and gas blocks

Judicial effectiveness is one of the major contributing factors to improved ranking

Production of biodiesel will help meet environmental and
energy security goals

People are facing unemployment and underemployment along with high inflation

Increase in oil prices due to Mideast tensions can have drastic impact
on Pakistan

Availability of low-cost ICT devices can boost growth of digital economy

Fertiliser prices during 2019 increased by 12% partly due to government’s decision to hike gas prices

Envoy says trade is convenient due to road link via Iran

Absence of triggers, upcoming monetary policy announcement keep investors sidelined

Central bank will announce monetary policy on 28th

Cautions high energy cost, WASA charges will hit exports hard

Exporters hit out at govt for hike in power, gas tariffs

Ministry of Finance says net increase in external debt in 1HFY20 is $1.7 billion instead of $5.5 billion

Spreads are widening since SBP started increasing benchmark interest rate