economy

Ministry says political instability, delay in IMF deal causing distress

Minister claims PTI govt ruined the economy, causing increased inflation in the country and especially in K-P

Unemployment increasing along with acceleration in goods prices

Businessmen urge govt to ensure strict enforcement of IPR laws

Controlled imports improved CAD but slowed economic activities to a near halt, rendering millions of people jobless

Experts urge following India’s lead and developing a framework for a STEM talent-based economy for the next decade

Shehbaz calls for national unity to tackle challenges

Businessmen urge govt to focus on digital policies, increased remittance inflows

Manufacturing contributes just 12% to GDP, underscoring urgent need for change

Best way to achieve austerity, prosperity is to end govt monopoly over economic resources

Move to help stabilise forex reserves, avert imminent default on external debt

Insists Pakistan should follow Chinese SME development model

Food, beverage and transportation prices surged more than 45%, says PBS

Inflation has slowed, but not enough for central bankers to feel the war is won

IFIs trap and exploit developing countries, but put blame on others

PPP leader says people burdened by taxes

Biden administration officials ask for PTI’s stance on govt-IMF understanding

The country can no longer afford to have a large current account deficit

Some objectives seem contrary to agreement between Pakistan and IMF

Net FDI was $2.6b in 2019-20 which declined to only $1.87b in 2021-22

Alongside a shortage of raw materials, soaring inflation, plummeting rupee have battered manufacturing industries

Economic challenges Pakistan is facing will remain there for quite some time

Currently, the government seems to prefer shielding firms from import competition

With high deficit and debt, mini-budget and IMF tranche will not solve problems

Trend of rising prices of essential items continues in country

SWIT volunteers to raise $2m interest-free loan to help sail country out of financial crisis

US-based global research house says ‘rupee devaluation has not ended yet’

IMF mission briefed on economic policies as Dar stresses govt's resolve to reach an agreement

Fall in consumer spending had hit GDP in the final months of the year

Biggest cost will be social unrest in context of income and wealth inequality

Former financial czar says rulers throw themselves at lender's feet

US envoy says damaged infrastructure is hindering regional trade

Shehbaz launches Youth Business, Agri loans scheme

Pakistan needs to benefit from high consumption in China, especially of food

There is hope continuity of political process may ease economic woes

Ex-PM holds political leadership, establishment responsible for current situation

BoP CEO says transformation of public utility companies to private entities will only raise new issues

Finance Minister vows to support exporters in importing raw materials, parts and accessories

Rulers are found blaming opposition and external factors, instead of looking at their self-centred policies

Work on Pak-Afghan economic zone underway in Peshawar

Offers ‘excellent’ opportunities to grow their businesses

Businessmen urged to share issues with elected representatives for resolution

State units can destroy value if best practices are not applied

Demand comes following closure of two tractor plants

Rates of essential items increase by 1.09% on a weekly basis

Clocks in at 24.5% in December due to a spike in prices of food products

Imran wants facts behind economic meltdown made public

IMF’s Georgieva warns that US, Europe and China are slowing down simultaneously

CPEC can help to revive economy through agri-development and industrialisation

Better tax collection, increased payments by energy producers helped lower shortfall