Economy

Pakistan’s economy set to surpass last year’s growth rate: SBP

Pakistan’s economy is set to surpass last year’s growth rate, while inflation and the fiscal… Read More

Political stability, continuity of policies essential for country’s progress: minister

NAROWAL: Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Sunday emphasized the need for political stability and continuity… Read More

Economic growth hits 10-year high of around 6 per cent: Miftah

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance Miftah Ismail said on Monday economic growth… Read More

Pakistan refutes IMF report on ‘deteriorating economy’

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund released a report this week indicating risks Pakistan’s economic and… Read More

Pakistan’s economic outlook at risk, warns IMF

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Pakistan to take immediate counter-acting measures to minimize… Read More

Eurozone economy growth hits highest in decade

Growth in the eurozone shot up in 2017, putting Europe at the centre of a… Read More

Naval Chief emphasizes on strengthening maritime sector to boost economy

KARACHI: Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi visited Karachi Chamber of Commerce and… Read More

Qatar economy weathers Saudi-led blockade: report

DOHA: Qatar's economy has weathered the impact of a months-long blockade by neighbouring countries, although… Read More

Enemies want to stoke anarchy to hamper country’s progress, says minister

MUSCAT: Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal says Pakistan is being seen among the fastest growing economies… Read More

Economy put on solid track to achieve sustainable growth: PM Abbasi

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi confidence of the business community has been restored and… Read More

How Pakistan’s economy fared in the year 2017

Pakistan's economic growth has historically been tumultuous and unsteady, which adds to the uncertainty of… Read More

Prince Harry’s wedding to Meghan Markle ‘set to boost UK economy’

LONDON: Prince Harry’s wedding to American actress Meghan Markle could provide a 500 million pound… Read More

Miftah targets tax reforms, touts rupee flexibility

ISLAMABAD: The finance adviser to Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Miftah Ismail said he plans… Read More

Saudi Arabia to spend big after economy shrinks

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday its economy contracted for the first time in eight… Read More

Pakistani rupee devaluation raises fuel price hike fears

KARACHI: In backdrop of the falling value of Pakistani rupee against the US dollar in… Read More

Pakistan fastest growing economy, claims Sartaj Aziz

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Sartaj Aziz on Tuesday said Pakistan’s economy had seen noticeable… Read More

Pakistan raises $2.5 bln by selling long-term bonds

KARACHI: Pakistan on Wednesday raised $2.5 billion from global capital markets after the government issued… Read More

PPP senator expresses alarm at mounting external debt

KARACHI: Pakistan People Party Parliamentarians (PPP-P) Vice President Senator Sherry Rehman slammed the government over… Read More

Ahsan Iqbal rules out confrontation among state institutions

LAHORE: Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Saturday ruled out any confrontation among state institutions, saying… Read More

Inept politicians pushing Pakistan into anarchy, says Ahsan Iqbal

NEW YORK: Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal has said democracy and economy are strengthening in Pakistan,… Read More