economy

$130 million will be invested in the special economic zone

Number of hawkers who used to sell merchandise on buses has reduced by about 90% as they opt for other professions

APAT adamant to hold shutter down on Oct 29, 30 over CNIC condition

Exemptions aimed at attracting capital from the international financial market

Imran Khan expresses satisfaction on positive trajectory of economic indicators

PTI govt’s position remains comfortable on six performance criteria

Shipments are not reaching ports on time; vessels are sailing away

Economist talks about province’s investment share in CPEC

May strengthen further on expectations of foreign currency inflows

Will join hands with a consortium that has sought letter of intent from PQA

Official emphasises ratifying and implementing global labour standards

These rules will help prepare business for next century of global trade

Pakistan’s private sector should adopt a proactive approach in order to search for new markets and improve exports

FTO had sought action against FBR officers involved in vehicle smuggling, sale

Increase comes on back of jump in other income

Say district administrations have seized goods containers for blocking roads

The economic situation in India is affecting the quality of gifts, says a Mumbai resident

In Pakistan, landholding is mostly concentrated in the hands of 10% rich landlords, who own over 50% of farmland

Risk-free investment in govt securities supports earnings

Real estate, auto, IT and pharmaceutical sectors record surge in borrowings

Iran consul general says this is giving rise to massive indirect trade

Cabinet discusses rationale of running corruption-plagued NFML

It signals deeper economic slowdown that will increase unemployment

PM Imran says provinces will be taken on board for this federally-led initiative

Benami Transaction (Prohibition) (Amendment) Ordinance is among eight ordinances that the federal cabinet had approved

Protesters in Lebanon are angry about the state of the economy, corruption and public services

Rise comes on back of surge in finance income and net sales

Policy will set direction for sustainability, growth of textile sector

Recommends swift appointment of quarantine officers in Balochistan to tackle issue

It will cost Rs130m per year compared to earlier contract given at Rs70m

Requests Beijing to sign deal to execute road project hindered by lack of funding

Senate panel notes one cabinet member is facilitating steel scrap smuggling

Finance ministry seeks FBR’s views on tax and duty exemption

Minister for focusing on animal health, nutrition, improved farmhouses

Demand double marking fee on ghee and edible oil industry to be immediately withdrawn

Many businesses stop repaying debt due to economic slowdown

David Malpass, PM Imran expected to launch strategy for doing business reforms

IMF MD Krsitalina Georgieva assures Pakistan of continued support for successful implementation of reforms

Says it is need of the hour to move forward with sagacity rather than showing unnecessary emotions and creating chaos

BoI gives consent to exempt export-oriented companies from turnover tax; awaits FBR’s reply

Prime Minister Imran Khan takes to Twitter to prove his naysayers wrong

Argue they would be willing to pay taxes if due facilities were provided

PSM can be upgraded to production capacity of 3-5m tons per annum

Indulge in deceptive marketing practices to maximise their profits

Economics has taken over foreign, domestic policy, is used as weapon to wage war

Tackling corruption, mismanagement should be focus of all policy decisions

Finance adviser woos heads of big banks, companies to invest in Pakistan

Imran Khan asks provinces to launch mobile app on prices of eatables

NITB introducing self-information management system for monitoring implementation of cabinet’s decisions

A transformation in terms of organisational change can assist in improving FBR’s performance