economy

All major cities experience moderate changes and stability

Country acquires $6.9 billion in foreign loans in 2017

Net addition of Rs2.14 trillion made in eight months of current fiscal year, 10.3% higher than that in June 2017

Will, however, stay short of 6% target; risks to macroeconomic stability rise

Remittances from migrant workers are a significant element of the Pakistan economy

Three-judge bench headed by CJP has sought reply within 15 days

Interior minister says Pakistan is being termed as rising economy

FBR’s tax receipts stand at Rs2.621tr in first nine months

What really matters is the purpose for which the government borrows

A realistic exchange rate of the rupee does not guarantee an automatic spurt in exports

Money laundering, tax evasion, and tax avoidance whether on grand or minute scales are common features

Top judge admits country facing immense loss due to court verdicts in two cases

To realise CPEC objectives, systematic and comprehensive reforms are required

Financial stability cannot be attained in the country in the presence of the 7th NFC Award

Admits government does not have funds to clear all power sector liabilities, but will clear Rs140b within two weeks

The upturn in the real economy continues

Reform can start once country’s expenditure is reduced to manageable levels

Achakzai says economic zones will start new era of development

Survey shows 76% people in the country will prefer Islamic finance if they have a choice

With Trump determined to press ahead with protectionist agenda, trading partners China and Europe likely to retaliate

His initial resistance highlights impact of deepening political intervention in filling foreign posts

Trump’s policy could make it tougher for Pakistani professionals to find jobs in the US

The tale of circular debt reads like a Shakespearian tragedy for Pakistan

Pakistan must not lose the opportunity to make its mark on global tourism

International economics is also often guided by the same principles as physics

Project meant to ensure Pakistan’s food security facing execution problems due to government’s lax management

The prime minister was speaking at the TAPI inaugural ceremony in Turkmenistan

The wealthy make money by lending, so easy money lowers their profits from extending loans

Analysts say timing of military intervention indicates Temer was looking for a way to save face

Instead asks Tokyo to make investment, but not in CPEC projects

There are concerns Pakistan’s nearly $300 billion economy could lose steam if it ends up on the FATF watchlist

Bajwa said agriculture, SMEs, low-cost housing are three major sectors contributing to Pakistan's economy

China will help improve knowledge base for Pakistan

This may pave the way for next administration to look for long-term programme to tackle challenges

Ishrat Husain says despite facing conflicts, country’s economy had grown over 6% in first four decades

Trade deficit for July-January widens to $21.5b despite various measures

Shah says PPP has done the most for people of Kashmir

Forms committee to update decades-old Produce Index Unit

COPHC chairman said development of Gwadar would help to improve the overall economic conditions of the country

Says Pakistan looking forward to continuous support from the World Bank

At $19.3b, Pakistan ranks fifth among top remittance-receiving countries

Balochistan CM assures district councils’ chairmen of disbursement of funds soon

Govt has neglected important issues; chaos reigns at central bank and finance ministry

Country may see addition of production and manufacturing units via technology transfers

The resentment towards the government was fuelled by the country’s economic malaise

50 corruption cases registered against utility stores operators

Jhagra advises graduating medical students to work with honesty, follow ethics code

Govt mired in series of crises throughout 2017

US may influence global institutions to stop disbursing billions to Pakistan

NUST students get tips on starting businesses from ICCI members