Delay in IMF 9th review: uncertainty deepens EDITORIAL: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan, the leader of the largest single party and with a government in two... Published 16 Dec, 2022 05:58am
Editorials Rising inflation challenge EDITORIAL: Consumer price index (CPI) registered at 26.6 percent for October against 23.2 percent in September as ... Published 03 Nov, 2022 05:50am
Opinion It’s a huge vindication That Economic Survey, 2021-22 is a huge vindication of ousted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government’s economic... Updated 11 Jun, 2022 07:21am
Opinion Budget FY23 and IMF’s programme “Among the most difficult problems faced by developing countries is that of balancing a budget that is swollen by... Published 10 Jun, 2022 06:16am
Technology July-March FY21-22: Telecom sector contributes Rs163.3bn to exchequer ISLAMABAD: Telecom sector contributed Rs 163.3 billion to the national exchequer in terms of taxes, regulatory fees,... Published 10 Jun, 2022 06:16am
Pakistan Former govt allocated Rs1.93bn to its flagship ‘TBTTP’ ISLAMABAD: The former government allocated some Rs1.93 billion under its flagship ‘Ten Billion Tree Tsunami... Published 10 Jun, 2022 06:16am
Opinion Survey makes no overt political statement The most carefully watched aspect of the Economic Survey 2021-22 is not the data that is usually limited to March... Published 10 Jun, 2022 06:16am
Pakistan Rs171.88bn given to 9.1m beneficiaries under BISP ISLAMABAD: Rs 171.88 billion was disbursed to 9.1 million beneficiaries under the Benazir Income Support Programme... Published 10 Jun, 2022 06:16am
Print Tax exemptions cost govt over Rs1.757trn ISLAMABAD: The total tax exemptions, concessions and special tax treatments to various businesses,... Updated 10 Jun, 2022 09:22am
Print Gas sector circular debt nearly doubled in 3 years ISLAMABAD: Over the past three years, the stock of circular debt in gas sector has nearly doubled to Rs 650 billion... Updated 10 Jun, 2022 09:21am
Print Agri sector registers 4.40pc positive growth ISLAMABAD: Agriculture sector registered a positive growth of 4.40 percent and surpassed its target of 3.5 percent... Updated 10 Jun, 2022 09:36am
Print Reforms measures in budget to pave way for IMF deal: Miftah ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance Miftah Ismail stated on Thursday that the reform measures to be announced in the... Updated 10 Jun, 2022 09:24am
Print Credit to private sector rises to record Rs1.3trn KARACHI: Private sector obtained a record Rs 1.3 trillion loans from the domestic banking sector during the first 10... Updated 10 Jun, 2022 09:40am
Print Survey lists factors behind mammoth trade deficit ISLAMABAD: The government Thursday said that significant rise in import bill due to broad-based surge in global... Updated 10 Jun, 2022 09:34am
Print Tough fiscal consolidation measures on the way High growth accompanied by external and internal imbalances, as has been the case historically with Pakistan’s economy Updated 10 Jun, 2022 10:52am
Editorials Survey: state of economy carefully surveyed EDITORIAL: The Economic Survey released as usual the day before the budget speech (today) does not, as expected by... Updated 10 Jun, 2022 06:43am
Print Forex, PSEs and banks liabilities not included: $88.8bn external debt recorded at end of March ISLAMABAD: External public debt was recorded at $88.8 billion at end-March 2022 in the Economic Survey 2021-22, but... Updated 10 Jun, 2022 09:23am
Business & Finance Economic Survey: Unemployment slightly down ISLAMABAD: The unemployment rate slightly decreased from 6.9 per cent in 2018-19 to 6.3 per cent in 2020-21 showing... Published 10 Jun, 2022 06:16am
Business & Finance Economic Survey: Indirect taxes account for 60pc of FBR’s total collection ISLAMABAD: The indirect taxes (sales tax, customs duty, and Federal Excise Duty) contribution is over 60 percent of... Published 10 Jun, 2022 06:16am
Print Actual target 8pc: Revised forecasts put inflation at 11.5-12pc ISLAMABAD: The inflation forecasts have been revised upward and will remain elevated at 11.5-12 percent against the... Updated 10 Jun, 2022 09:39am
Business & Finance Urgent reforms imperative: Survey sees circular debt hitting Rs4trn mark by 2025 ISLAMABAD: The government has indicated that the country’s circular debt would reach Rs 4 trillion by 2025 if... Published 10 Jun, 2022 06:16am
Pakistan Economic Survey 2021-22: textile sector's growth slows to 3.2% The textile sector, which has the highest weight in the Large Scale Manufacturing, grew by 3.2% during July-March in... Published 09 Jun, 2022 09:39pm
Pakistan Key highlights of the Pakistan Economic Survey 2021-22 Business Recorder takes a look at important points mentioned Updated 09 Jun, 2022 09:47pm
Pakistan Economic report demonstrates performance of PTI govt: Imran Khan Former premier says his govt faced pressure from the IMF but did not let inflation go out of control Updated 09 Jun, 2022 08:28pm
Pakistan Economic Survey 2021-22: auto sector posts 54% growth The country's automobile sector posted a significant 54% growth, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2021-22... Updated 09 Jun, 2022 09:40pm
Pakistan Economic Survey 2021-22: Miftah hopeful forex reserves will rise to $12bn after China payment While launching Economic Survey, finance minister says $2.4bn from Beijing expected soon Updated 09 Jun, 2022 07:52pm