inflation

They parked a large number of rickshaws on the road that led to massive traffic congestion

Traders claim they get vegetables at inflated rates from wholesale markets

Says the govt would protect the rights of the people

Punjab CM Usman Buzdar expresses extreme displeasure over failure of price control mechanism

Association calls off shutter-down strike call

Residents concerned over traders selling groceries at inflated prices

Vegetables are available at rates 15-20% lower than those available in the open market

Survey shows vendors, market committee officials have raised prices of almost all seasonal vegetables

What has resulted in satisfaction for the prime minister has been achieved merely by slowing down the economy

Tomatoes from Iran to arrive in four days

SHC dismayed at over 75,000 cases delayed in Sindh due to failure to arrest the accused nominated in them

Prime minister orders the setting up of a special cell to curb rising food inflation

Imran Khan asks parliamentarians to stand by him on the inflation issue

Price checkers impose a cumulative Rs4.5 million in fines

Chances for monetary easing remain remote due to second round of inflationary pressure

There will be strict monitoring of the process of selling fruits, vegetables at markets on a daily basis

Kanoo Piraditta has been caring for some of the most ferocious beasts at the Karachi Zoo for the last 22 years

Number of hawkers who used to sell merchandise on buses has reduced by about 90% as they opt for other professions

Directs Karachi commissioner to ensure that milk is sold at fixed price of Rs94 per litre

In CPI, food items have one-third of the total weight

Country’s economic behaviour different than all SA nations, says WB report

NITC says ship was damaged but stable and denied initial reports it had been set ablaze

Financing will lend support to BISP, institutional strengthening measures

Move will help them set up businesses under PM loan scheme

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

Imports decline but exports could not pick up pace

Minister warns of strict action against hoarders, profiteers

He says that PTI has given nothing to the country except inflation and unemployment

Also foresee 50bps cut in benchmark interest rate in next monetary policy

Core inflation decelerates to 8.4% in urban areas, remains static at 8.8% in rural areas

Though unhelpful, SBP won’t cut interest rate

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

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

SPI for the combined income group surged 18.10% compared to the corresponding week of previous year

Special panel questions policy that is fuelling inflation instead of curbing it