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Reserves hit record highs but grocery bills keep climbing too; the numbers don't add up KARACHI: Pakistan's economic debate is...

Recent tax reforms announced by the finance minister of Turkiye are a game changer. With collaboration between the current government...

ISLAMABAD: There is a point beyond which higher tax rates do not produce higher revenue. In fact, they can do...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's policymakers routinely lament low investment, weak exports, declining industrial competitiveness and the high cost of doing business. Yet,...

Islamabad must prepare to respond via better documentation, cleaner institutions and financial credibility KARACHI: The appointment of Vivek Aggarwal as...

Foreign minister lists key sectors for investment, calls economic diplomacy vital to Pakistan-Turkiye tiesForeign Minister Ishaq Dar speaks at the...

SMEs, agriculture, housing finance on agenda as top officials, global experts gather in Karachi KARACHI: The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA)...

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has said that Pakistan is prioritising port modernisation, the blue...

LAHORE: The government has rolled out relief measures for the real estate sector to revive investment and restore market confidence,...

Power minister pitches $2.5b metering, transmission investment to Turkish investors ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has undertaken far-reaching structural reforms in its power...

ISLAMABAD: Access to affordable housing finance is set to become easier for citizens, particularly underserved and non-banking segments, as the...

KARACHI: The KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its winning streak, closing at 185,372 points with a...

The report raised questions about the quality of spending, particularly in health and education sectors. Despite increased spending, the indicators...

'E20' fuel faces rising criticism as govt says data shows no evidence of vehicle damage MUMBAI: Indian government and auto...

The industries’ ministry requested the ECC to authorise the Finance Division to approve the payment of a projected net salary...

KARACHI: Gold prices declined in both the international and domestic markets after a two-day break on Saturday. In the international...

It was emphasised in the meeting that a two-pronged strategy must be adopted – short-term measures to provide immediate relief...

KARACHI: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) registered a year-on-year increase of 13.52% for the week ended July 2, 2026, highlighting...

LAHORE: Cement demand showed a growth of 7.21% during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026 as 50.515 million tons...

PAMA seeks PM intervention, warns local manufacturing unviable after Finance Act 2026All three companies would separately enter into agreements with...