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Pakistan's tax-to-GDP ratio stood at 13pc of GDP – half of the potential that the World Bank has worked out

Visiting leaders will be headlined by Russia’s Vladimir Putin, as well as Prime Minister Imran Khan

Ex-SBP governor and former finance minister Dr Hafiz Pasha calls capacity of the finance ministry shamefully low

It is a prerequisite for approval of $100m loan by World Bank for the project

Commentators say structural reforms key to lasting change in the country

Indian representatives level allegations that package will be utilised for militant activities

The challenge for Dr Shaikh would be not only to bring the IMF team to Pakistan but to conclude a deal with the Fund

Duty cut makes export better option for foreign enterprises than investment

Major makeover of federal cabinet sends shockwaves across the country's political landscape

Development is constrained not by resources but by bad governance

PTI clueless about governance, economy and foreign policy, yet confident it will put the house in order

Decline comes due to uncertainty about rupee, which was in correction phase against dollar

Drop comes on account of decrease in imports and rise in remittances

Erdogan says Turkey needs to end debate and focus on issues like economy

Benefits of SEZs largely depend on the location on which SEZs are established

Decision would badly impact commercial banks' earnings

Yao Jing calls on Asad Umar in Islamabad

Finance minister says discussions are centred around policy measures

PTI govt eyes $22 billion in loans over next three years

FM says nation expects anti-graft watchdog to keep moving forward

PM Economic Advisory Council member terms global lender’s assessment as political

There is a huge amount of confusion, especially on whether we are going to the IMF

Karachi milk sellers’ association increases retail price of milk from Rs94 a litre to Rs121

Opinion polls predict the coalition of Liberals and the Nationals party is headed for a resounding defeat

Says he would double down on efforts to create a self-supporting national economy

It will be far higher than the debt level at the end of PML-N’s tenure

As slowing economic growth took a toll on the sector

The report also warns of inflation turning into a double-digit demon 13.5% in FY20

Tax rates will also be cut to encourage people to declare properties at fair values

PTI govt hints at allowing western neighbours to trade with India through Pakistan's land route

Indian PM justifies 'demonetisation' as means to flush out cash being hoarded by wealthy tax cheats

Economic malaise afflicting the country have put once hopeful nation into despair

Govt must give a boost to industrial and agricultural activities, ensure better governance

The projections that WB has made in its report are more alarming than the estimates of the Asian Development Bank

Indian premier promised to boost foreign investment by making it easier for companies abroad to do business in India

Once the initial shock and side effects of the chemotherapy wear off, Pakistan has a very bright future ahead

Global lender wants FBR target increased to 13% of GDP in next fiscal year

A 537-page book by Dr Hafiz A Pasha answers some important questions

‘My Karachi’ signifies that everyone who lives in this city takes ownership, says BMG chairperson

Information minister says operation being launched against those involved in speculative currency trade

Current and previous economic managers engage in war of words over economy

Units to be constructed in Quetta, Gwadar and Islamabad in first phase

It reported 9.4% inflation, which was 1.2-percentage-point higher than actual level

Projects higher inflation, pressure on exchange rate and current account deficit

Finance Minister Asad Umar says rupee will nosedive against dollar, new investment will cease if deal not signed

Pakistan’s economic wellbeing is also closely linked to the state of its fiscal health

PTI govt to drastically reduce number of WHT in next budget, including tax on banking transactions: finance minister

Finance Minister Asad Umar says steps afoot to stop unchecked outflow of dollars

Rising prices of petroleum products is bound to hit businesses hard, result in further shrinking of national economy

Finance Minister Asad Umar brushes aside any rift between govt and IMF