GDP

Also sees drop in current account deficit that will be in range of 1.5-2.5% of GDP

Govt needs to relax curbs on raw material imports to reverse decline in LSM

Ministry forecasts the port city’s contribution to national economty will be $6 billion by 2025

It will help slow down debt flow, improve bill recoveries, reduce losses

SBP governor assures private sector of more facilities

Unless savings rate is increased, country is likely to remain in debt trap

70 percent population of the province directly or indirectly linked with sector

Pakistan must have recovery in real sense

Two-day training to be offered at all capital schools; new curriculum to include lessons on environment

State Bank of Pakistan's annual report keeps Pakistan's GDP growth projection at 3-4%

Pakistan faces difficulties in reducing debt despite tightening fiscal policies

Also suspects 16% rise in tax collection comes from blocking refunds, high inflation

Tackling corruption, mismanagement should be focus of all policy decisions

A transformation in terms of organisational change can assist in improving FBR’s performance

GSMA report says timely actions are needed for harnessing benefits of digitalisation

Over 60% of FBR taxes to be consumed in debt servicing

Financing will lend support to BISP, institutional strengthening measures

Car sales dip 39% to 11,724 units in September 2019

Imports decline but exports could not pick up pace

90% cut in tax liabilities on builders’ income earned from low-cost housing schemes planned

Efforts are needed to increase exports to sustain reduction in deficit in the long run

Country can set up SME, agri-zones in collaboration with China, Germany

Most politicians and bureaucrats do whatever they have already decided

Innovation should be promoted to upgrade Pakistani products in global value chain

Govt shows little interest in taking critical steps to prevent worsening of situation

Poor and inefficient urban planning hinders people’s mobility and women are the primary victims

The territory has been in dire financial straits under an ongoing economic crisis

Surprise postponement of WeWork IPO underscores how confidence is eroding

President says country needs to make optimum use of the resource

Gloomy economic outlook and uncertainty keeps investors on sidelines

Moody’s cites US-China trade war as a risk for Asian economies

Says Beijing is committed to resolving disputes in a rational manner

Major US stock indexes slipped following news

Official says govt has failed to attract investment despite improvements

Businessmen demand focus on renewable energy to boost industry and trade

Anticipate better GDP rate than global agencies for the current fiscal year 2019-20

BoE policymakers to vote for higher interest rates in 2017 and 2018

While reforms are changing Greece, Pakistan is still groping in dark

Says global economy risks entering new, lasting low-growth phase

Premier was informed that primary budget deficit-calculated after excluding interest payments

As the central bank once again raised the interest rate to an eight-year high

Despite over 50% rupee depreciation, exports have remained stagnant

The scheme is not accompanied by a set of structural reforms meant to be used to consolidate the gains

Lack of private-sector investment is major factor behind chronic trade deficit

It is nearly half the amount taken by PPP govt in its full five-year tenure

The key is to carefully differentiate between wasteful and necessary govt expenditure and undertake some bold reforms

Cumulatively, cities in Pakistan generate 55% of the GDP

Council also approves national development outlay of Rs1.837tr for 2019-20

It remains to be seen whether Hafeez Shaikh will be able to pull through the much-needed reform

Increase comes on back of continued double-digit growth in spending