IMF spells out threats to reform momentum Says political economy considerations and pressures from vested interests could delay or weaken the reform momentum and put at risk still-brittle stability Updated 12 Oct, 2024 09:53pm
Print RMB, FDI, export-oriented enterprises: GFZ may be granted exemption to initiate pilot project ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to exempt Gwadar Free Zone (GFZ) from Import and Export Order and Foreign... Updated 10 Oct, 2024 09:11am
Print Reform agenda, structural benchmarks: Govt reaffirms its commitment ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed the government’s commitment... Updated 10 Oct, 2024 09:14am
Print Strike and strife cost economy Rs190bn a day: minister ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday said that national economy suffered cumulative losses of... Updated 09 Oct, 2024 08:53am
Markets Pitching Pakistan’s economy: brokerage house AHL says country not witnessing exodus of foreign investment Brokerage house Arif Habib Limited (AHL) has emphatically said that Pakistan is not witnessing an exodus of foreign... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 10:27pm
Print Key indicators showing a positive trajectory: govt ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum, Dr Musadik Malik on Friday said the government achieved remarkable... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 09:24am
Print Foreign investors: Jul-Aug profit repatriation jumps 459pc YoY KARACHI: The repatriation of profit and dividend by foreign investors posted a healthy growth of 459 percent during... Updated 27 Sep, 2024 09:20am
Editorials Our frail economy undermines our sovereignty EDITORIAL: The two-day visit to Pakistan of a Russian delegation headed by Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk has... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Business & Finance Jul-Aug FDI up 55.5pc to $350.3m YoY KARACHI: The Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the country rose by 55.5 percent during the first two months of this... Updated 19 Sep, 2024 08:51am
Print IMF deal to be made public: Aurangzeb Outlines key aspects of the latest IMF agreement Updated 14 Sep, 2024 09:37pm
BR Research Rate cut: inadequate aggression or insufficient restraint? If the litmus test of successful central banking is to remain widely unpopular throughout its term, the existing... Published 13 Sep, 2024 08:51am
Pakistan Bengali spells out reasons for his resignation KARACHI: Noted economist Dr Kaiser Bengali has resigned from the Austerity Committee (High-Powered Committee for... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Business & Finance ITCN Asia: OICCI reaffirms commitment to advancing IT, telecom sectors KARACHI: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Business & Finance Experts call for policy continuation for IT, other sectors KARACHI: Experts urged the government and stakeholders to maintain the continuation of policies for IT and other... Updated 30 Aug, 2024 07:53am
Business & Finance July profit repatriation significantly rises to $139.13m YoY KARACHI: The repatriation of profit and dividend by foreign investors has significantly increased to $139.13 million... Published 29 Aug, 2024 07:44am
Print Finnish financier apprised of Pakistan’s potential investment scope ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting with Antti Partanen,... Updated 27 Aug, 2024 08:57am
Opinion Electric Vehicles come to Pakistan Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb claimed at the launching ceremony of BYD, a Chinese company globally ... Updated 26 Aug, 2024 07:36am
BR Research Pakistan’s FDI dilemma Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is often considered a crucial indicator of a nation’s economic health, reflecting... Published 22 Aug, 2024 08:00am
Business & Finance July FDI soars 64pc to $136.3m YoY KARACHI: The Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the country rose by 64 percent during the first month of this fiscal... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Print Aurangzeb says on BYD’s NEV launch occasion: Plan launched to revitalize economy The finance minister says the government is committed to supporting the private sector, recognizing its crucial role in driving economic growth Updated 18 Aug, 2024 01:34pm
Editorials Reviving agriculture EDITORIAL: The 2nd International Food and Agriculture Exhibition – “FoodAg-2024”, organised by TDAP, which fetched... Updated 17 Aug, 2024 08:11am
Opinion FDI and its drivers: a perspective Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is all about country perception and country perception is all about political and... Updated 10 Aug, 2024 07:16am
Print OICCI explains its contributions to country’s economy KARACHI: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), the representative body for the top 210... Updated 07 Aug, 2024 08:35am
Opinion Effects of culture on economic outcomes One of the recent, lesser discussed occurrences that could affect Pakistan’s future economic trajectory is the... Updated 01 Aug, 2024 07:50am
Print PM talks about plan to attract FDI for IT Premier expresses determination to make Pakistan a leading country in domain of artificial intelligence infrastructure Updated 01 Aug, 2024 10:21am
Pakistan Foreign investors repatriate $2.2bn in FY24, a massive 569% increase YoY Foreign investors repatriated a massive $2.215 billion on account of profit and dividend during fiscal year... Updated 29 Jul, 2024 08:04pm
BR Research FDI in FY24 Troubles in attracting foreign direct investment continue for Pakistan as the country grapples with economic and... Published 26 Jul, 2024 08:25am
Opinion The way forward Sale of state-owned entities (SOEs) and not resuscitating the non-operational Pakistan Steel Mills is the mantra of... Updated 22 Jul, 2024 07:11am
Business & Finance Regulatory environment major issue as foreign pharma cos exit Pakistan KARACHI: The pharmaceutical sector in Pakistan is facing significant challenges, with only four foreign companies... Updated 22 Jul, 2024 12:09pm
Print FY24-25 to FY26-27: MoF cautions fiscal risks may affect MTBS forecasts ISLAMABAD: Finance Ministry has cautioned that fiscal risks may lead to potential threats or uncertainty in fiscal... Updated 20 Jul, 2024 09:24am