economy

PPP chairman says govt can't hide inefficiency by shifting blame of inflation on IMF

Say it will help revive economic activities in Pakistan

Agenda item dropped after macroeconomic strategy draft found unsatisfactory

Remittances may not continue to grow at same pace in next fiscal year

Minister says call for protest being given when economy is on upward trajectory

Economy in perspective

Finance minister also downplays controversy over the provisional economic growth rate of 3.94%

Oil prices edged higher on Monday, lifted by European economic reopening

Analysts say GDP growth rate of 5-6% per annum is going to be a ‘new normal’ in next five years

Finance minister says the economy needs to expand by 5% next year

Chaudry called on the government to keep the wheel of the economy running

If political polarisation grows, hopes for 3% economic expansion will fade

The country seems to be reaching its threshold for bearing more economic shocks

Central bank cites no reason for increase

After the country unable to settle down despite 73 years of its existence

Govt should declare ‘education emergency’, substantially increase TVET budget

Already hard-pressed, the masses are in for further financial squeeze

Lay-offs prompted by the pandemic have created a huge pool of freelancers around the world

Speakers discuss investment patterns, stress need for research

Covid-19 may have highlighted benefits of cashlessness, a preference for banknotes still thrives in our own country

Enlightenment continues to elude us because nobody cared to push forward the its drivers

Economic, trade policy makeover is required to increase Pakistan’s exports to EU

Dr Hafeez Shaikh says govt’s policy centers around common man

Economic Affairs Minister Khusro Bakhtiar directs fast-tracking project execution

Pakistan is often described as elitist state where economy is captured by a few

To say Pakistan does not have any shortcomings is like staying in denial

Premier says industrial sector is showing sustained, double-digit growth

PTI was as ill-prepared as it was unfortunate to handle the complexity of an ailing economy

With Pakistani products failing to perform globally, focus on research seems a no-brainer

Research paper calls for pursuing economic diplomacy

Best way to achieve long-term peace will be through trade, starting with this region

This leap is significant: For China, this leap marks the milestone in the journey of Chinese national rejuvenation

Economic growth and development are dwindling

In 2020, Pakistan witnessed reduction of 400,000 work visas globally

PM says our efforts are now showing results

PSM has received staggering Rs334b from taxpayers’ money over past 15 years

For 2020, Pakistan’s failures on the economic front were said to be the worst in decades

Finance ministry sees economic revival but with possibility of slower activities

Highest number of Pakistanis, 54.93 million, went abroad from Punjab to find employment

Despite attempts to create robust local economy, city’s infrastructure is dilapidated

The drop in gross domestic product was smaller than forecast of -5.1%

Protesters say the closure of restaurants, hotels, other businesses and schools was taking an economic and mental toll

SBP report says business confidence turns positive; growth is promising

Officials urge traders to identify new products to ensure presence in Argentine market

Says accountability to continue; asks spokespersons to highlight govt's economic achievements

Halfway into its term, PTI’s inability to bring necessary course correction overshadows minor gains in 2020

Collects close to Rs2.2 trillion against target of Rs2.21 trillion

Mishandling of wheat, sugar supply cost $520m in imports

The Express Tribune speaks to experts in different sectors to assess outlook of economy

Date of fixed tax regime extended till Dec 31; buyers get three more years for disclosure of source of income