economycrisis

MQM leader demands import of sugar be handed over to private sector, action be taken against those delaying import.

Beijing aims to become a significant player in the nuclear industry.

Ministry of finance slashes budgets of ministries and divisions by up to 40 per cent under fiscal austerity policy.

Sugar was being sold in markets at prices ranging from Rs95 to Rs120, locals protest.

Karachi needs 1,200 cusecs of water to implement a much-needed project.

Why the country needs to control unnecessary imports — and fast.

HDI measures achievements in health, education and income indicators.

Pakistan reaches agreement with IMF for release of sixth tranche of emergency $11 billion loan.

The floods, inflation have put a damper on the cattle markets ahead of Eidul Azha.

The government also agrees to impose a 10 per cent surcharge on income tax in a meeting with the IMF.

MD says cash injection will not only help meet MCR target, but also increase shares of provincial govt in the bank.

Ministry of petroleum told to craft new gas load management plan.

Prices of daily commodities in Swat have gone up by 33 per cent on average in the last one week alone.

Winning confidence of the IMF and donors becomes increasingly urgent.

Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh stresses increase in productivity in agriculture, industry.

Fiscal deficit target set at 4.7 per cent of GDP, RGST bill to be presented during parliament’s current session.

Civilian politicians have faced the brunt of blame for corrupt practices, men who wear uniform have largely escaped.

Pakistan’s economy is dominated by cartels and companies that often abuse their monopoly power.

Defence minister says PIA will purchase 40 new planes over next five years to arrest its growing deficit.

Finance ministry discloses Bank of Khyber is facing worst financial crunch of its history due to bad governance.

Members of MQM walk out of NA and Senate in protest against spiralling prices.

Pakistan assures international donors that five bills will be presented in federal and provincial assemblies.

The ‘petrol price bomb’ dropped on the masses by the ‘people-friendly’ govt has been deadly for the G-B locals.

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices have increased by Rs9,594 per ton.

Lack of liquidity, communication between companies does not augur well for consumers.

Media discusses the current energy and economic problems being faced by Pakistan and suggests indigenous solutions.

Residents of Karachi also likely to experience some relief as loadshedding schedule reverted to original plan.

Federal govt starts implementation of new power tariff policy under conditions laid down by IMF.

President says street lights should use solar energy and special industrial hubs should be set up in coastal areas.

MQM legislators stage walkout from National Assembly session in protest against hike in petroleum prices.

The soaring prices of animals in Gilgit this year have deprived many from performing sacrifice this Eidul Azha.

Industrialists irked by power outages call off appeal for strike, assured by Sindh governor of supply to industries.

An IMF review mission has expressed displeasure over lack of momentum in imposing new taxes and reforming power sector

Media criticises the government for implementing such inflationary policies that are a burden on the people.

The talks fail to produce concrete results, as IMF representative express several objections on RGST bill.

KESC CEO has said that unless it gets proper gas supply there will continue to be a downward slide.

Thousands deprived of potable drinking water for over three weeks.

MQM walks out of National Assembly session to protest against the recent hike in petroleum prices.

CDA seeks to overcome water crisis through Ghazi-Barotha Dam, faces resistance from Sindh and Khyber-Phakhtunkhwa.

Donor expresses concern over failure to implement RGST and eliminate power subsidies.

Oil marketing companies reported a fresh increase in furnace oil prices, citing the spiraling cost of oil abroad.

MD SSGC says regular supply from Zamzama gas field to resume from November 4.

All Kharif crops missed their targets due to the unprecedented floods across the country.

SECP attempts to address differences among KSE directors, nominees express concern regarding “weakening of governance”

In raising petroleum prices, the government has delivered a death blow to most middle-income people of this country.

Conference in Gilgit to improve and strengthen self-rule package extended by federal govt last year.

Prices of petroleum products are raised by up to Rs7 per litre in the biggest single-time increase in years.

TMOs across Lahore continue to grapple with the idea of banning women as vendors in Sunday Bazaars.

About 70,000 children die every year due to pneumonia and diarrhoea throughout Pakistan.

WAPDA asked to hold back on Khan Khwar Hydel power project until Shangla District power issues are resolved.