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Coronavirus has wreaked havoc on the global economy and Pakistan is no exception. However, the glitches in the economic system of Pakistan may be somewhat distinct vis-à-vis the rest of the world. Every inhabitant of almost every part of the …

Conversation with Dr Ayub Mehar — a renowned economist PAKISTAN & GULF ECONOMIST had an exclusive conversation with Dr Ayub Mehar regarding the current state of the economy of Pakistan. Following are the excerpts of the conversation: According to the leading …

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 COVID pandemic furies, the world is entering into the deepest global recession since the Great Depression during 1930. Since it emerged in December 2019, the virus has spread to every continent. It was declared a pandemic by the …

After crossing the coronovirus tally of 220,000 cases in June the World Health Organisation (WHO) has named Pakistan among the 10 countries in the world who are reporting the highest number of new cases of COVID-19. The country recorded its …

According to the Economic Survey of Pakistan FY2020, the headline inflation measured through the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is registered at 11.22 percent during Jul-April FY2020 as compared to 6.51 percent during the corresponding period previous year. Statistics showed that …

Studies revealed that high and sustained economic growth with low inflation is the central objective of the macroeconomic policy makers in any economy. The relationship between growth and inflation, however, depends on the state of the economy. The studies furthermore …

Interview with Mr Ashfaq Yousuf Tola – President, TOLA ASSOCIATES Pakistan & Gulf Economist had an exclusive conversation with Mr Ashfaq Yousuf Tola regarding inflation. Excerpts of the conversation are as follows: According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the Consumer …

Rise in the demand for the electronics and home appliances is attributed to the improvement in electricity supplies alongside an extended summer season. However, the rising fuel prices and soaring inflation has significantly eroded the purchasing power of people who …

Today, people are in troubled waters due to the present flour crisis in the country and on the other hand sugar crisis is staring the countrymen. Pakistan is an agriculture country and it produces sugarcane in bulk and surplus wheat. …

Agriculture Growth Percentages In Pakistan (Base=2005-06) (P: Provisional) Sector 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 (P) Agriculture 2.68 2.50 2.13 0.15 2.18 3.94 0.85 Crops 1.53 2.64 0.16 -5.27 1.22 4.66 -4.43 i) Important Crops 0.17 7.22 -1.62 -5.86 …

The consumer goods sector includes a wide range of retail products purchased by consumer right from food and clothing to luxury items such as jewelry and electronics. While overall demand for food is not likely to fluctuate, however, the specific …