Pakistan economy

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's govt termed ‘worse’ manager of economy, according to Gallup survey

There was a time when planning in form of five-year plan led to ‘great leap forward’ in terms of economic development

IMF programme expected to help stabilise economy, increase country’s foreign exchange reserves, says report

All eyes are on the SIFC-monitored and guided new government

It is also worth noting that reduction in inflation is contingent on a stable rupee

Bank lending trends show little to suggest investment is about to increase anytime soon

Economists see inverse relationship between government regulations and ‘market competition’

Remittances are also down over 10% in current fiscal year to date

Gwadar Port holds immense vitality within Pakistan’s strategic framework

Country needs intellectual environment where economists, businessmen, bureaucrats can workwith synergy

This is only possible through policies, models, or plans tailored according to the needs of the country

OICCI reports its many members mulling winding up, shrinking operations

Shortage leaves banks refusing to issue new letters of credit for importers

Dar vows to raise money through sale of assets; term PTI white paper deceptive

Move aimed at regaining political capital lost because of ‘tough decisions’ before next polls

PM Shehbaz's government failing to save the ‘sinking ship’, renowned economist Steve Hanke says

Ambassador Aamir Khan tells the General Assembly Second Committee, which deals with economic and financial matters

The term has regained currency since return of Ishaq Dar, PML-N’s answer to all economic ills

Biggest worries centre around country's ability to pay for imports such as energy and food

New finance minister says rupee right now is not at the place where it should be, it is ‘undervalued’

The currency has cumulatively dived by Rs10 (or 5%) in the past six consecutive working days

Recovers to 200 a dollar after govt drops petrol bomb; PSX gains over 950 points

Premier says OICCI members confidence stands at 34 per cent after a 108 per cent increase

‘South Asia as a whole is greatly affected by the superpower game’

What my company's profit has to do with the country's economy, responds agitated PML-N leader

Monetary, fiscal initiative to help sustain economic growth in wake of Covid pandemic

Economic affairs minister says indicators point towards improvement in economy despite Covid outbreak

Damning report highlights the economic and deep-rooted inequalities in the country

Election supervisor apprises apex court of steps to guard against corrupt practices

In speeches in Bannu rally, PDM leaders accuse Imran Khan of unfulfilled promises

PML-N leader also slams incumbent government over ‘selective accountability’

Economic damage to different sectors across the globe has come as a major shock for all the countries

Finance ministry fears declining trend in agricultural sector during current financial year

Only International Monetary Fund gave relief in repayment of loans, says the premier

Pakistan will have to pay $19b worth of debt, face big drop in remittances

Will make a concerted effort to convince powerful countries to take into account pandemic’s economic fallouts

India is pressing Qatar to renegotiate LNG prices, which may benefit Pakistan as well

In developed economy, no quick bucks will be made and elite culture will diminish

Expert calls for re-defining governance model, end rent-seeking behaviour which serves vested interests

Cite low inflation reading, reduction in profit rate on debt securities

Move comes due to spike in interest rates, refinancing risks of external debt

Some view it as opportunity to grab big share in world market

Decision put off due to lack of progress on some agreed prior conditions

Investors on sidelines as they awaited FATF outcome, focused on IMF talks and corporate results

Pace of drop in deficit slows as govt eases import curbs to step up economic activities

Reduction in taxes on imports under consideration

Growth in investment, however, remains low compared to true potential

Pakistan’s debt and liabilities increased only 2% to Rs41tr in Jul-Dec 2019

Islamabad makes significant progress in addressing global watchdog’s concerns

SBP seminar highlights economic crisis faced by other emerging economies