Govt introduces projects for women, children among other new initiatives for 2023-24
Scooters to be provided to working women at 50pc subsidized price. Health outcomes for mother and child to be given attention
In significant increase, govt sets Rs 1.14 trillion development budget with priority given to ‘populist’ ‘projects
Overall increase in PSDP marks govt trying to shore up support in an election year. But how will IMF react to this increased expenditure?
Govt proposes Rs 1.074tr subsidies in 2023-24
Despite pressure from the IMF govt has spent nearly as much as last year on subsidies
SBP to announce monetary policy on June 12
Policy rate was raised by 100 basis points to 21% in last meeting
Shehbaz optimistic about IMF deal amidst economic hardship
Bloomberg cites Fitch Ratings stating that further devaluation of Pakistani rupee unlikely due to subsiding pressure, stable reserves
New govt to pursue IMF for next loan program, says Ishaq Dar
The Finance Minister clarified that the existing program, whether completed or not, would expire on June 30, 2023.
China’s factory deflation steepens as demand wanes
China's factory gate prices fell at the fastest pace in seven years in May and quicker than forecasts, as faltering demand weighed...
Pakistan’s economy grew only 0.29pc in FY22-23Â
Dar unveils the Economic Survey of Pakistan a day before the budget, presenting a bleak picture of the economy.Â
Govt misses targets for all key economic indicators in FY23
Govt team to launch Economic Survey tomorrow
ECC approves Rs28b supplementary grants of nine ministries
Executive allowance for federal secretariat employees gets approved
Zardari calls for collaborative charter of economy to navigate economic situation
Amid Pakistan's ongoing economic challenges, Asif Ali Zardari, co-chairperson of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and a key ally in the ruling...
Budget season in full swing in Islamabad as govt scrambles for public’s supportÂ
Prime Minister calls high-level meeting to discuss relief measures for the public with a tight budget on the cards
WB projects two more dark years for Pakistan’s economic growth
Report predicts GDP rising by 2pc in FY24 as opposed to govt’s projection of 3.5pc
Govt approves 3.5% GDP growth target for fiscal year 2023-24
NEC approves Rs2.709 trillion Annual Development Plan for FY24
Govt decides inclusion of energy reforms in budget FY24
Four phases of solarisation programme for public buildings completed