economy

$3b deferred oil payment facility was on the agenda

Govt looks for alternative means to ease external-sector constraint, avoid political backlash

Tax avoidance is just as problematic as corruption

People of Pakistan must be on board to accept the fallout of financial emergency

Participants meet successful women and benefit from their experiences in day-long session

Second phase of Rs9.9b exercise yet to get off the ground

Sales in the world’s biggest auto market shrank for the first time since the 1990s

Lagarde points to the risks posed by rising borrowing costs within context of 'heavy debt'

OPEC heavyweight also aims to achieve commercial goals with investments in infrastructure and refinery projects

The NAC has a mandate to approve the national output numbers

Sanjrani hopeful upcoming visit of Saudi crown prince will further cement ties

Britain’s economy defied forecasts from some economists that it would go into recession after the 2016

Affirms short-term sovereign rating at 'B' at the same time

Focus is required on training the workforce to boost industrialisation

Lender plans to bring reforms in tax administration, tax policy simultaneously

Edotco plans capital injection in order to lay foundation for 5G launch

But sees greater risk of fiscal slippage in absence of additional revenue-raising measures

In last fiscal year, external debt increased at a more rapid pace than foreign exchange earnings

Report shows joblessness stood at 7.8% in urban areas compared with 5.3% in the countryside

Modi's government has complained about the lack of reliable jobs data

The finance minister has taken a risky path of simultaneously achieving economic growth and stabilisation

DFID Chief Economist Rachel Glennerster says Pakistan needs to prioritise its to-do list

State Bank of Pakistan says 6.2% GDP growth target seems unachievable

The Chinese slowdown is coming at an awkward time for the world economy

Its proceeds will go to the bank’s capital resources

Government has taken almost no tax collection measure, says expert

Govt waives 50% of outstanding GIDC due against fertilizer, textile, CNG sectors

Loan reflects Abu Dhabi's keenness to bolster Pakistan’s economy, help its government achieve financial stability

Pakistan needs exporters and industrialists who are young, dynamic and entrepreneurs

Of particular worry for Pakistan is Washington’s building tension with Iran

Should also plug leakages, reduce T&D losses to heal the ailing sector

Compliance with IMO 2020 convention will involve significant costs for refining, shipping industries

Should not go back to half-century-old mantra of import substitution

Americans have less confidence in the economy's strength in 2019 as survey numbers drop

Never in the recent history of Pakistan has its economic predicament appeared to be so serious

It is likely to push policymakers to raise interest rate, let the rupee  depreciate more

PM Khan says efforts under way to improve ease of doing business

Lower deficit requires a 100% increase in savings which seems unrealistic

Says it will cause massive disruption to trade, after overwhelmingly vote to reject EU withdrawal deal

BJP govt announces several stimulus measures for farmers grappling low crop prices and helping small businesses

If country continues to be governed with flawed policies than no one can save us, says PPP co-chairman

Compared to other developing economies, Pakistan lags far behind

Some studies show sustained economic growth can pull countries out of poverty

People know that they are only going to be burdened with more taxes in the new mini-budget

Prime actors and benefactors of CPEC project must be the people of Balochistan

There is a gap between what is being done and what is being communicated

PML-N leaders address press conference in Islamabad

Discus efforts to decrease fertility rate by expanding distribution network for contraceptive services

Emirates offers baggage allowance of 35Kg in economy class, 40Kg in business class, 50Kg in first class

Step taken under directives of the State Bank of Pakistan