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Federal government claims that it has given a growth budget this time and is also consolidating its reforms introduced in the last two years. Pakistan has seen a contraction in the economy due to Covid-19, which has badly affected the …

Interview with Mr Farooq Dadi — a renowned businessman PAKISTAN & GULF ECONOMIST had an exclusive conversation with Mr Farooq Dadi about economy and the Federal Budget 2021-22. The excerpts are as follows: The budget 2021-22 is the best budget in …

The Budget 2021-22 is the third issue of Imran Khan’s government. Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin was expected to explicate new pro-growth directions of the government. It reflected with fiscal allocations that are in agreement with the …

Interview with Mr Ashfaq Yousuf Tola – President, Tola Associates PAKISTAN & GULF ECONOMIST had an exclusive conversation with Mr Ashfaq Yousuf Tola regarding The Multilateral Instrument (MLI), Tax Revenue Collection, Foreign Direct Investment, Balance of Payment and the outlook …

At its meeting on 19th March 2021, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decided to maintain the policy rate unchanged at 7 percent. The MPC noted that since the last meeting in January 2021, growth …

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in its latest Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) has kept the Policy Rate intact at 7.0%. The Policy Rate has remained unchanged since 25th June 2020, when the SBP had reduced the Policy Rate by …

Country’s 60pc broad-based LSM units post positive growth Overseas workers’ remittances rise to 2.228bn in Nov 2020 FBR has surpassed tax collection target during July-Nov 2020 Current Account Balance stands at surplus of $447 million in Nov 2020 SBP Reserves …

Prime Minister claims that the government has created financial discipline for the first time in the history of the country whereas current account is in surplus for the first time in last 17 years. International media is praising Pakistan on …

Currently Pakistan’s real estate serves as a big pillar in Pakistan economy. According to the World Bank estimate, real estate contributes 60 to 70% of the country’s total wealth and total amount $300 to $400 billion. Unfortunately, since 2017 Pakistan …

Interview with Mr Ashfaq Yousuf Tola – President, TOLA ASSOCIATES Pakistan & Gulf Economist had an exclusive conversation with Mr Ashfaq Yousuf Tola regarding taxation and economy. Excerpts of the conversation are as follows: Through FA 2020, the definition of value …

Interview with Mr Khalid Tawab – Chairman, Tawab Group of Companies PAKISTAN & GULF ECONOMIST sought views of Mr Khalid Tawab vis-a-vis the foreign remittances received by Pakistan during these trying times. The excerpts of the conversation are as follows: Foreign …

Pakistan has successfully managed to handle COVID-19 so far but its impact on Pakistan’s economy is so far massive. In coming months; when the dust will settle only then the real impact could be determined. As a matter of fact; …