Sales tax blues Given rampant sales tax evasion and slowdown in consumer demand, the government is highly unlikely to meet its... Published 11 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Opinion Future drivers of country’s growth The incumbent government, in the very last leg of its tenure, has sowed the seeds of agriculture, mineral and mines,... Published 05 Aug, 2023 06:00am
Perspectives Indus Motor Company and its export: Pakistan needs to do a lot more The responsibility lays with the govt to ensure Pakistan's long-term interests are kept in mind Updated 20 Jul, 2023 08:58pm
Print Steps to broaden tax base: FY24 budget advances primary surplus of 0.4pc of GDP: IMF ISLAMABAD: The fiscal year 2024 budget advances a primary surplus of around 0.4 percent of GDP by taking some steps... Updated 14 Jul, 2023 09:27am
Opinion Setting the record straight In FY23, textile exports plunged by $2.8 billion (15% decline) compared to FY22, derailing positive developments... Updated 13 Jul, 2023 05:25am
Editorials Import payments and dollar reserves EDITORIAL: The secretary, Ministry of Industries and Production, while testifying before the relevant Senate ... Updated 13 Jul, 2023 05:11am
Editorials All ebb and no flow EDITORIAL: It comes as no surprise that investor confidence in Pakistan these days is very low, if not at its lowest... Published 21 Jun, 2023 05:51am
Business & Finance Import restriction: Suzuki apprises Qamar about its ‘plight’ ISLAMABAD: Japanese car assembler M/s Suzuki on Friday shared its woes with respect to restriction on imports with... Updated 17 Jun, 2023 11:26am
Business & Finance ‘Average cellular subscriber now uses 7.5 GBs of mobile data per month’ ISLAMABAD: “The average cellular subscriber in Pakistan now uses 7.5 GBs of mobile data per month (as of January... Published 26 May, 2023 06:48am
Business & Finance Honda Atlas extends plant shutdown amid import difficulties Pakistan’s auto assembler Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) Limited (HCAR) on Friday said its plant, which has been shut... Updated 31 Mar, 2023 03:44pm
Business & Finance Import restrictions: Indus Motor suspends production again This is Indus Motor’s second announcement of production closure this year Updated 24 Mar, 2023 04:36pm