economy

Official statistics indicate that both consumption poverty and multidimensional poverty declined during 2000–2015

Reiterates govt’s commitment to boost exports and bring investment

Commerce minister says unnecessarily negative image is often portrayed

Challenges in energy and external sectors threaten progress; Fund also projects 5% growth for country this year

Competition theory aims to ensure productive efficiencies and GDP expansion

MCCI president says wholehearted efforts should be made to enhance growth

Says accelerated productive spending, better crops will help the economy

Rouhani can point to impressive figures

Say efficient mechanism, prudent economic policies are need of the hour

Report says country does not generate enough savings to invest in future growth

The country can put itslef on a trajectory of growth that would bring GDP increase to six to eight per cent a year

Most firms are now realising its benefits, looking at exports in the rear-view mirror

It might seem like a perfect strategy but carries long-term consequences for the country

Bill Winters says there is enthusiasm about the opportunities available in the country

The Express Media Group organises seminar over benefits of multibillion dollar project

Says all stakeholders should be taken on board

Pakistan is much richer than what it and the world believes it to be.

Xi oversaw crackdown on corruption and made fight against poverty top priority after becoming president in 2013

11 pacts ranging from trade deals to a new agreement between state energy companies have been signed

Repayments to be made from Feb to June 2018 excluding interest paid on principal amount

Including Pakistan, all 10 member states are participating in the summit

Says all indicators are positive as country en route to resolving energy crisis

Economic transition of these four war-torn nations indicates what massive inflow of wealth can do for a country

At a historic high of Rs23.14tr, country’s path to prosperity seems hindered by stock of debt and liabilities.

Washington Post opinion piece says Pakistan on track to become an exciting emerging market

Exports likely to rise as sea freight cost stands sharply lower

After four weeks in the White House, Trump says incredible progress has been made

Absence of coordination between govt, market forces slows down development

Trump pulled out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a major trade deal involving a dozen nations including Singapore

Says economy is targeted to grow over 8% in next eight years

US financial magazine advises investors that Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are set for higher growth

Will grow to move up 8 places, China to remain on top among 32 largest economies

The KSE-100 index cross the landmark 50,000 threshold recently

While things are moving forward for Pakistan, India and China are light years ahead

YouTube channel FTD FACTS set out to show Karachi in a more positive light by highlighting 12 facts about the city

Trade could help Pakistan advance on all three fronts, while driving job creation and poverty reduction

Jaitley's chief economic adviser advocated slashing personal income tax and accelerating cuts in corporate tax rates.

Asian giant trying to focus on domestic consumer spending to drive expansion

Pakistan’s stock exchange has been on the rise, showing unprecedented growth and investor confidence

Premier says global institutions acknowledge economic progress

The New Year may be the best in the country’s 70-year-long history

Amount was spent on 6,080 projects in the province

PM Nawaz Sharif is looking to provide a Rs180 million incentive package aimed to augment exports in the country

Development comes on back of infrastructure spending, reforms and low commodity prices.

Vision 2030 plan includes making money from entertainment, and the religious police are allowing greater freedoms

Pakistan’s estimated 5.3% GDP growth also makes it world’s fifth fastest-growing economy in the world

More often than not our leaders leave the public in splits over their verbal gaffes

Exporters sink deeper into quagmire whereas stocks touch record peaks

A third of the production capacity of the sector has disappeared

They already have stock of two million bales in their factories