economy

Country is preparing for incoming global financial shocks

High-voltage wranglings lashed political waters to madness amid warnings of impending bankruptcy

Experts predict ‘negative economic growth’ for third time in history

This situation can only be managed through unconventional measures, which a political government may adopt

Urges govt to establish vocational training institutes

Federal government restructuring will form basis for such a charter

Debt swaps for emission reduction can foster fiscal sustainability while promote biodiversity and green recovery.

Says political stability vital for economic prosperity

Says retail sector employs around 14% of the total workforce

Sheikh stressed that he had never seen such an uncertain situation in 45 years of business life

PM says economy being stabilised with hard work; vows to complete IMF programme

Minister highlights importance of IT in today’s era, especially for the economic growth of Pakistan

PTI says K-P Assembly dissolution to follow in 2nd phase

Tug of war and rejection of political opponents’ policies render investors clueless

Rana rules out the possibility of economic emergency

Calls for curbing smuggling of wheat on war footings

Underline need for charter of economy to cure ills

Jameel Ahmad confident government to comfortably meet financial obligations

Speakers for cooperation among South Asian countries

New COAS also expected to take up issue during his visit to kingdom

Top reasons for decline were political instability, rupee devaluation and high fuel prices

Finance ministry says energy conservation measures under consideration to reduce import bill

Business leaders urge SBP, govt to restructure market policy, strengthen currency

Govt could avoid trade curbs, allow adjustment in rupee value to reduce deficit

Masses are seen vesting hopes and aspirations in pseudo demigods making sweeping promises

Annual inflation remains unchanged at 30.56%

Falling exports and foreign currency reserves worry businessmen

It will also review budget proposals, possibility of making FBR autonomous entity

Asset sales bring proceeds of $11b, but could not ensure efficiency, competition

If govt is really interested, then it has to show some real progress on the ground

China predicted to grow 5%, outpacing average 3.7% growth for emerging markets

Downturn in the euro zone economy has deepened as high inflation, fears of an intensifying energy crisis hit demand

Only way forward is to emulate policies of successful game changers

Development reflects foreign investors’ lack of faith in country

Policies, regulations are kept in limbo, often in name of consultation

New proposal to seek fresh Chinese loan to repay maturing bilateral debt during FY 2022-23 also under consideration

Rating agency says it sees GDP growth to decelerate to about 2% in FY23 from 6% in FY22

Finance Minister seeks rescheduling of $27 billion in bilateral debt

Spokesperson says prices of some commodities reduced

Russia is forcing the world to accept its geopolitical assertion using economic shock as a weapon

ECC defers summary for wheat support price, backs cheap electricity to exporters

Ambassador Aamir Khan tells the General Assembly Second Committee, which deals with economic and financial matters

IMF board's lead members are sick and tired of games Pakistan is known to play to avoid serious economic action

Recent turmoil in British financial markets has put the country's large current account deficit into new focus

Kisan Ittehad threatens to march towards D-chowk if relief in electricity, fertiliser prices not granted

New finance minister hints at amendments to the SBP Act

Blinken says Pakistan should improve ties with India

Fazl backs the move; recalls five finance ministers were changed during Imran's tenure

Rupee bounces back by Rs2.62 to Rs237.03 in intraday trade in interbank market

Current account deficit narrows down by 42% in Aug this year