economy

A depreciated rupee is not expected to help much

Says Govt to devote its resources for consolidating peace and security

Pakistan should forge linkages with Central Asia to tap its energy, other markets

Revival in manufacturing, agriculture, increase in tax revenue have promoted growth

Strategic location, big populace and CPEC make the country ideal for FDI

Where is the disconnect in Pakistan?

ICCI urges govt to devise women-oriented policies for sustainable economic growth

Highlights role of structural reforms in boosting growth

Pakistan stands at 152 out of 163 countries in the Global Peace Index

90% of investment planned in SEZs can come only if estimated number of Chinese companies actually relocate to Pakistan

Govt seems unwilling to accept such a condition as it would hurt its functionality

Financing will come from FY18 public sector development programme

Business leaders call for setting up independent tax commission

Will set up council offices, provide grants for public infrastructure

Ahsan Iqbal stresses consistency in economic policies for sustainable growth

Govt owes $6.1b which has to be repaid over six years, starting from 2018

Country director says rapid growth in Asia, Europe provides opportunity

North African country praised for democratic transition

Call for steps to introduce latest trend in the agriculture sector

Finds Pakistan potential market with strategic location

Adobe Analytics projects internet sales to reach a record $5b

Property investment expo planned in Sharjah next month

Over the last couple of months, the finance ministry has been in a state of disarray inspired by convivial deference

They filed returns but managed to get away without contributing

Seventh JCC to take decisive action on a dozen projects on Tuesday

Donor-funded programmes in agri-sector leave govt oversight to minimum

Centre should allow provinces to award petroleum concession agreements.

Pakistan’s reforms process never got completed, focus is on winning elections

Business community would also like to give its input to political parties

Shah asks envoy to explore trade opportunities

NA speaker meets Poland’s Chairman Senate Stanislaw Karczewski at the Parliament House

Economic growth has not matched debt growth, but gap has narrowed

Govt has taken some needful measures to stem rising tide of trade deficit

Liberal regime may very well be need of the hour for Pakistan

Pakistan’s problems will worsen in time to come if corrective measures are not taken.

It will also shed light on diverse thriving sectors in Pakistan

Producers and marketers will set prices according to the formula

Infrastructure improvement needed for more projects, Beijing official says

In the raging debate on national security and economy, the question of whose security is it anyway has been ignored

Deputy HC calls for making efforts to step up bilateral trade

But it needs direction and training; will do wonders for country’s IT exports

Pakistan’s budget deficit is set to go north, govt’s work cut out

Current account deficit expected to widen, will add pressure on foreign exchange reserves, says brokerage house

Perception survey allows ABC members to rate their satisfaction on various economic

Another storm gathering on external and fiscal fronts, says ex-finance secretary

Lahore Chamber asks govt to consult business community

Higher development spending makes govt the largest importer, promotes culture of kickbacks.

LCCI chief says exporters have failed to take advantage of agreement

Long gestation periods, inefficiency lead to delay in release of funds

Deputy Governor Jameel Ahmad was addressing a delegation of the National Security and War Course 2017