Economy

There are signs of business activity picking up in Pakistan at a faster pace as worries about new coronavirus (COVID-19) infections fade in the country. Pakistan is adding fewer active cases as population is fast approaching herd immunity. The economic …

Real sector Agriculture: Out of Rs 1,240 billion fiscal package on COVID-19, Rs 100 billion is allocated for the agriculture and Small and Medium-size Enterprises (SME) sector. An amount of Rs 15.7 billion was initially allocated for nitrogenous fertilizers that now …

As the tally of coronavirus cases in Pakistan crosses 185,000 the impacts of the pandemic are beginning to gain strength. Pakistan faces both a humanitarian as well as economic challenge with continuing lockdowns causing problems for individuals and organizations alike. …

Before the COVID-19 outbreak, Pakistan’s economy was already struggling to stay afloat but was in no danger of collapse. However, the pandemic has severely impacted the nation’s economy and may virtually push it to the brink of bankruptcy. While almost …

As hopes are building for easing of lockdown, which should not continue for indefinite period, it is necessary to evaluate the prevailing situation and come up with our own homegrown plan. One of the positive points is, this time International …

Afghanistan’s peace needs capital to endure There is intense focus now on how to reach a peace agreement in Afghanistan, but little on how to sustain peace, particularly in an area that bores so many policymakers and pundits: economics. Yet …

Emerging Asian markets have had a significant impact on the growth of the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) segment. The region’s FMCG consumers pack a powerful punch: around a third of Nestlé and Procter & Gamble’s global sales growth between 2014 …

Traditionally, Pakistan and China have cooperated closely at the strategic and political levels. Since 2014, the two countries are now making efforts to expand their bilateral collaboration economically as well. The construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a …

Prime Minister Imran Khan has claimed in his several speeches that his government is committed to alleviate poverty and rehabilitate the weak and poor sections of the society. Present government must take practical steps for supporting the poor and reducing …

Humanity on the planet earth is the creature of experiences, symbols, identities, struggle and intelligence to observe. Nature, as an omnipotent phenomenon, is never a paradox for any individual or nation, since the cause and effect circle never ceases to …

The OPEC-led group of oil producers announced a supply cut of 1.2 million barrels per day (bpd) in crude oil supply from January 2019, measured against October 2018 output levels. The move follows a more than 30 percent collapse in …

According to the bank, to be a member of the middle class in 2015, a Pakistani adult must have a wealth of at least $14,413. At a rate of Rs106 to a dollar, this comes to Rs1.53 million. The bank …