Moot discusses economic, political challenges ISLAMABAD: Speakers at an event, Econ Fest, deliberated upon the current economic and political challenges faced by... Published 29 Oct, 2023 03:25am
Business & Finance Concerted efforts needed to attain economic self-reliance: PM LAHORE: Emphasising the need for a united approach by all segments of the country including the government, the ... Published 14 Jul, 2023 06:22am
BR Research HBL: Record profits in tough times This may well be the toughest time in Pakistan’s economic history, but looking at HBL’s 1QCY23 results would let... Published 02 May, 2023 09:20am
BR Research Biting inflation There is no respite from inflation. The headline recorded at 24.5 percent in Dec and the half-year average stood at... Published 03 Jan, 2023 09:30am
BR Research Cement exports plunge Though the first quarter financial books of cement industry may not reflect it—industry pre-tax earnings grew 11... Published 13 Dec, 2022 08:57am
BR Research IMF – jubilation is muted After a few months' drama, the IMF is finally back. However, the confidence is not. The economic concerns in the ... Published 01 Sep, 2022 08:26am
BR Research Déjà vu After months of painstaking measures and waiting, the resumption (and extension) of the IMF’s EFF program has sent... Published 31 Aug, 2022 08:42am
Business & Finance Economic mess: Pasha offers a solution LAHORE: Former Federal Finance Minister and renowned economist Dr Hafiz A Pasha has said that promotion of exports,... Published 19 Aug, 2022 05:57am
BR Research US-Pak: taking stock After being in the diplomatic freezer for some time now, there are signs that the US-Pakistan relations may be in ... Published 04 Jul, 2022 09:33am
BR Research National Accounts: speculative re-basing? As economic news takes center stage in a news cycle that is otherwise dominated by political commentary, it is only... Published 20 May, 2022 09:45am
BR Research Wither development? With the economy in a tailspin amidst fiscal squeeze, arguments for higher development spending to rev up the... Published 18 May, 2022 08:26am
Pakistan Speakers for economic and social empowerment of women PESHAWAR: Speakers at a training workshop held under auspices of Khyber Economic Corridor Project, stressed the need... Published 25 Apr, 2022 05:42am
Pakistan Current IMF programme 'should be enough': Shaukat Tarin Finance minister says curtailing budget deficit and tapping international markets should help sustain economic growth Updated 03 Feb, 2022 05:11pm
Markets Most Gulf bourses close higher as Omicron worries ease DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Tuesday, with the Saudi index outperforming the region amid... Published 29 Dec, 2021 06:57am
Markets TSX posts weekly decline TORONTO: Canada’s main stock index edged slightly lower on Friday, adding to this week’s decline, as oil prices... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
BR Research GDP rebase long overdue The talk of the town in economic circles right now is that Pakistan’s total debt and liabilities stock has crossed... Published 26 Nov, 2021 06:34am
BR Research Mobile phones: improving localization Amid the downbeat economic environment, a rather encouraging trend is the rising number of mobile phones being... Published 26 Nov, 2021 06:17am
Print Afghanistan on verge of socio-economic collapse: EU BRUSSELS: Afghanistan is facing a breakdown of its economic and social systems that risks turning into a ... Updated 04 Oct, 2021 09:52am
Business & Finance Sterling on the back foot LONDON: Sterling slipped on Monday, pulling back further from a one-week high against the dollar hit on Friday as... Published 14 Sep, 2021 03:55am
BR Research The dichotomy in taxing banks Government is taxing banks at higher rates for overly investing in government securities. The Finance Act says that... Published 13 Sep, 2021 07:25am
Markets Wall Street falls as growth worries grip investors NEW YORK: Wall Street indexes dropped on Wednesday on concerns that the spread of the Delta coronavirus variant ... Published 09 Sep, 2021 03:56am
Business & Finance S&P Global affirms Pakistan ratings at 'B-/B', outlook stable S&P Global Ratings has affirmed its 'B-' long-term and 'B' short-term sovereign credit rating on Pakistan, while... Published 31 Aug, 2021 11:34am
Markets European stocks close flat LONDON: European stocks ended flat on Monday as a British holiday made for languid trade, but were set for strong... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
BR Research Interview with Dr. Ishrat Husain “There is no congruence between electoral cycle and economic development cycle” BR Research recently ... Updated 23 Aug, 2021 02:42pm
Business & Finance Australia, NZ dollars stumble SYDNEY: The Australia and New Zealand dollars fell on Monday, as risk sentiment soured in Asia following... Published 17 Aug, 2021 04:42am
Business & Finance Australia's Commonwealth Bank reports surge in profits SYDNEY: Australia's Commonwealth Bank reported an almost 20 percent rise in full-year profits on Wednesday, citing... Published 16 Aug, 2021 05:59am
Business & Finance Five metrics bond investors watching as Covid fears return NEW YORK: A wild week in Treasuries has investors parsing the cross-currents that may sway prices for US government... Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am
Opinion Stop the war; ‘Mine’ the economy Now that the last of the foreign occupying troops are seen leaving Afghanistan it is time to put an end to the... Published 21 Jul, 2021 01:51am
Pakistan Pakistan, Uzbekistan agree to strengthen ties TASHKENT: Pakistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to strengthen their multifaceted ties in political, trade and ... Published 16 Jul, 2021 04:34am
BR Research Towards economic security While the realization that economic imperatives should drive foreign policy and internal security has been present... Published 13 Jul, 2021 08:10am