Transforming FBR In the light of dynamic shifts in business and advancements in technology, it is opportune for the Federal Board of... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Opinion Neoliberal economic policy, and political economic outcomes In a number of interviews after becoming finance minister, there is a sense of naivety reflected in the thoughts of... Updated 10 May, 2024 09:00am
Pakistan Economy suffered due to poor planning, negligence: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the economy of the country has suffered due to poor planning and... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Print Govt mulling taking big step to reduce pension burden Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says issue of pension a huge burden Updated 08 May, 2024 09:21am
Pakistan Aurangzeb says pension reforms on the cards as govt intends to curtail expenditure Finance minister says slowing pace of inflation means a cut in key policy rate may start soon Updated 07 May, 2024 10:09pm
Business & Finance ‘Interest rate should be reduced to 2pc’ FAISALABAD: Former chairman All Pakistan Cotton Power Looms Association and former president FCCI Chaudhry Muhammad... Published 07 May, 2024 06:58am
Opinion Uncertain budgetary outcome in 2023-24 The outcome numbers on the fiscal operations for the first three quarters of 2023-24 have been released recently by... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Business & Finance Services by provinces: Jul-Mar GST collection soars 23pc to Rs353.223bn YoY ISLAMABAD: There has been an increase of 23 percent in the collection of sales tax on services (GST) by the ... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Editorials State of the economy EDITORIAL: The April Monthly Economic Update and Outlook uploaded on the Finance Division website begins on a... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Editorials Showing off the dirty laundry EDITORIAL: Perhaps the prime minister could have, rather should have, prepared a better pitch for Pakistan’s... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Markets Aurangzeb hopes PIA privatisation is finalised by July Finance minister says IMF mission expected to arrive in Pakistan in the next seven to ten days Updated 06 May, 2024 09:49pm
Opinion Inflation expectations: normalcy in sight? The recent data points and trends suggest that inflation is likely to come down at a faster pace than expected. This... Updated 06 May, 2024 07:04am
Opinion Redemption of the power sector A host of sectoral lacunas prevailing in the energy sector have yet to be tackled leave alone overcome and the... Updated 06 May, 2024 07:04am
Print Saudi business team arrives ISLAMABAD: A high-level Saudi business delegation arrived in Pakistan on Sunday with the aim of signing agreements... Updated 06 May, 2024 08:59am
Editorials Hurting growth of formal economy EDITORIAL: At a time when the federal government and finance minister are all talking about documenting the economy... Published 06 May, 2024 05:30am
Business & Finance PIAF delegation meets minister: ‘Govt to take business-friendly initiatives for economic growth’ LAHORE: Federal Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain has expressed the hope that the... Updated 06 May, 2024 09:23am
Print Budget 2024-25: SPDC proposes 37pc increase in FED on tobacco products ISLAMABAD: The Social Policy Development Centre (SPDC) has proposed a 37 percent increase in Federal Excise Duty... Updated 06 May, 2024 09:01am
Print Need stressed to implement much delayed TTS ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent commitment to robust tax enforcement has underscored the urgent... Updated 06 May, 2024 09:02am
Print Export of goods to Afghanistan, CAR: KP exporters seek incentives in PKR PESHAWAR: All Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Exporters Association during a meeting held at Landikotal city of Khyber District... Updated 06 May, 2024 09:17am
Business & Finance IMF says its mission will visit Pakistan this month to discuss new loan Accelerating reforms now more important than size of programme, which will be guided by package of reform and balance of payments needs, lender says Updated 05 May, 2024 10:11pm
Business & Finance PM Shehbaz pledges revenue target achievement via FBR reforms Premier says required laws will be drafted to guarantee top positions are only awarded to capable and hardworking officials Published 04 May, 2024 10:06pm
Pakistan High-level Saudi business delegation to arrive in Pakistan tomorrow Trade delegation will comprise officials from 30 companies representing a range of sectors, including technology, energy, aviation, mining, and human resources Updated 04 May, 2024 10:49pm
Pakistan Youth employment: PIDE seminar urges need of over 8pc sustainable GDP growth ISLAMABAD: Pakistan requires a sustainable GDP growth of more than eight percent for youth employment, to reduce the... Updated 04 May, 2024 06:32am
Print Saudi investment, projects: PM reviews progress ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday chaired a high-level review meeting regarding the progress of... Updated 04 May, 2024 07:24pm
Opinion Transparency, taxation & reforms Macroeconomic conditions have improved over the course of the program. Growth of 2 percent is expected in FY24 given... Published 03 May, 2024 06:29am
Opinion Dismal savings: Pakistan’s growth barrier Pakistan has the one of the lowest savings rates in the world. During the past decade, Pakistan’s savings rate has... Published 03 May, 2024 06:29am
Editorials Cost of IMF’s bailouts EDITORIAL: It is instructive that statements like former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi’s latest nugget, that... Published 03 May, 2024 06:29am
Print FBR reforms top priority, says minister ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Thursday reaffirmed its priority towards the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)... Published 03 May, 2024 06:29am
Markets Pakistan’s headline inflation decelerates further to 17.3% in April 2024 CPI-based figure is lowest in 23 months Updated 02 May, 2024 10:18pm
Print Govt taking steps towards fighting corruption: PM Says government striving to bring about substantial changes in the national economy Updated 02 May, 2024 09:29am
Pakistan’s pharma sector can increase exports to $3bn in five years, but it ‘needs policy, govt support’