economy

Sector has the potential to create job opportunities, strengthen economy

Inflows remain low compared with average of $200m per month in last fiscal year

Govt also signs $1.15b new financing agreements with World Bank

Chances of finalising financing agreement for ML-I project remain low

Approves purchase of 640,000 tons at cost of up to $284 per ton

Govt opens market for private sector to reduce financial risks

Says govt was focusing on enhancing exports and duties on some of the raw materials had been reduced

Demand for Pakistani workers on the rise in Italian market

PM aide lists measures required under reforms drive to tackle circular debt

The fiscal tightening happened at the cost of economic growth which simply means loss of jobs, additional tax burden