EconomyEconomists term US state secretary's IMF statement "alarming"
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, in an interview with CNBC television on July 30, has warned against providing IMF bailout for Pakistan's new government that includes funding to pay off Chinese lenders
Jul 31, 2018
EconomyCaretaker government proposes minibudget
Cut in expenditure, additional regulatory duties on the cards
Jul 28, 2018
EconomyEconomists, business community welcome Imran Khan’s pledges for economy, good governance
Jul 26, 2018
EconomyGovt likely to impose additional 3pc duty on more than 1000 items
The former government had revised RD on dozens of imported items in December 2017 to meet the revenue target
Jul 17, 2018
EconomyGovt appoints 'tainted' organisation to monitor 'quality' of auto sector
Jul 17, 2018
EconomyManifestos of major political parties lack immediate solution to economic issues
Jul 14, 2018
EconomyRs577b foreign assets, Rs1,192b domestic assets filed under amnesty scheme: Finance ministry
Unprecedented response witnessed to the Amnesty Scheme, claims ministry
Jul 11, 2018
EconomyPakistan’s debt-to-GDP ratio projected at alarming 74pc, expected to increase further by year end
Jul 11, 2018
EconomyTopsun Motors, Pak-China Motors accorded Greenfield status
Topsun Motors will setup assembly plant in Multan, the company has signed an exclusive cooperation agreement with Chongqing Big S&T Dev Group Ltd & Mianyang Huarui Automotive Co. Ltd. China for the production of LCVs with an initial investment of Rs5.43 million
Jul 11, 2018
Economy22 projects worth $28.6 billion under implementation: Dr Shamshad
At least 22 projects worth $ 28.6 billion are under implementation which included 15 energy projects under the multibillion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Jul 10, 2018
EconomyEconomists divided over Nawaz’s verdict
On Friday an accountability court had announced the verdict in the Avenfield properties corruption reference filed by NAB, handing ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif 11 years as jail time, Maryam Nawaz with 8 years and Captain Safdar with 1 year in jail.
Jul 6, 2018
EconomyPakistan for balancing trade deficit with Qatar
Due to LNG imports, trade deficit of Pakistan with Qatar has increased to $1.6 billion
Jul 5, 2018