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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 …

International researchers revealed that the consumer behavior starting from knowing about the product and ending in actual purchase; is determined through various factors. Many studies on factors affecting consumer purchase behavior of many products are obtainable. However, relatively less research …

Pakistan’s electronic and home appliances industry witnessed a rapid growth over the last one decade. Its consistent growth attracted both the local and foreign investors. The country witnessed a significant rise in production of electronic appliances such as smart phones, …

Consumer Price Index By Group Of Commodities And Services (Base 2007-08) No Group Group Weight (%) Indices % Change June 2019 Over Impact (In % points) June 2019 Over June 2019 May 2019 June 2018 May 2019 June 2018 May …