SMEs contribute 40% to Pakistan’s GDP and employ 80% of the non-agricultural workforce, driving economic stability Small and Medium Enterprises…
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Tackling Pakistan’s Fast-Food Crisis: Healthier Choices, Corporate Responsibility, and Government Action Needed Interview with Syed Kashif Rafi — Registrar and…
Reforms and investments drive Pakistan’s 2025 economic recovery, boosting exports, employment and global competitivenes Interview with Mr Zia Ul Mustafa…
OECD and FAO predict 13% rise in global cereal production by 2027 to meet population demand No doubt, agriculture can…
KSE-100 Index surged 84% in 2024, driven by improving macroeconomics and aggressive monetary easing policies According to Pakistan’s leading brokerage…
Examining the effects of growing public debt, currency depreciation, and reduced government spending on the working class Pakistan’s total public…
The food plays an integral part in human health. Its provides protein, fats, vitamins and minerals to the human body.…
Pakistan’s economic success hinges on structural reforms and sustainable practices Interview with Mohammad Shoaib — CEO, Lucky Investments Limited PAGE:…
Collaborative efforts key to overcoming challenges and unlocking economic potential Renewable energy push and reform: key to overcoming country’s energy…
Overhauls, exports and energy security plans key for Pakistan 2025 economic future Interview with Mian Abrar Ahmad — an industrialist…
Emerging technologies and green investments lead the charge in transforming industries and driving resilient economic strategies The global economy in…
Pakistan’s GDP is forecast to grow to 3.2pc in 2025, offering hope for gradual economic recovery In 2024, Pakistan’s economy…
Pakistan balanced economic challenges with notable achievements in 2024, requiring sustained efforts from all stakeholders Agriculture rebounded, IT thrived, and…
Asia Pacific leads global seafood market growth as Pakistan eyes GCC expansion through digitisation International experts analysed that in the…
GDP of Pakistan (at constant basic prices of 2015-16) (Rs. Million) Sector/Industry 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 GDP Growth Rate (%)…
Crossing 100,000: PSX marks historic achievement with leadership and investor confidence Ahsan Iqbal lauded PSX’s milestone at the ceremony, as…
Since Pakistan’s founding in 1947, the country’s economy has encountered many difficulties. The 220 million people who live in the…
The World Bank noted that remittances surpassed foreign direct investment (FDI) and official development assistance (ODA) last year. Remittances to…
Net FDI In Pakistan ($ Million) Country 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 (Jul-Aug) China 763.2 1,311.90…
Banks play a crucial role for the financing of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). SMEs represent a large fraction of…
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the basis of strong fundamentals, is witnessing robust economic performance. A rise in public…
Inconsistent regulations, security issues, and red tape: key challenges foreign investors face in Pakistan’s business environment Pakistan, with a population…
Technology, modern infrastructure and farming tools to boost productivity Investment opportunities in Pakistan are often discussed with a heavy emphasis…
In the Country’s economic growth the ministry of finance-government of Pakistan recorded that Pakistan’s manufacturing sector historically, has played a…
Pakistan’s imports rise by 15.6% in June 2024, despite annual decline in FY23-24 trade value World merchandise trade volume the…
Need to prioritise sustainable energy solutions, take strategic reforms for long-term growth and stability Some considerations and potential steps county’s…
A common man’s perspective on the budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 The budget speech delivered by the Federal Minister…
Pakistan has set a challenging tax revenue target of 13 trillion rupees for the year starting 1st July 2024, a…
Strategic reforms help country propel towards growth and prosperity Six priorities that could extricate Pakistan from the quagmire of despondency,…
Tax is an obligatory backbone of financial collection of a country which is charged directly or indirectly from people, for…
Integrated approaches in agriculture and nutrition drive societal well-being and economic growth Food is a fundamental human necessity for health,…
Need to address fundamental issues in GDP, inflation and structural reforms in fixing Pakistan’s economic woes The economic challenges that…
The global automotive industry size in 2023 were valued at USD 4,070.19 billion and were predicted to hit almost USD…
Actuaries as catalysts for Pakistan’s insurance sector Pakistan’s insurance industry has over the years being experiencing steady growth, but it…
State-run health insurance plans enhance healthcare access, mitigate financial barriers and foster improved health outcomes for beneficiaries Innovative solutions help…
Building trust, bridging gaps and fostering stability for sustainable growth State-run health insurance plans hold invaluable potential benefits Interview with…
In today’s world, road traffic accidents (RTAs) stand as a significant issue, ranking as the seventh leading cause of death…
In a scenario of consistently stagnant economic performance of manufacturing and agriculture sectors of the economy for the last two…
Pakistan’s economy is on a gradual but promising path of recovery. The country has shown remarkable resilience during pandemic era…
Pakistan’s relationship with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) since 1958 has been marked by a complex interplay of financial challenges,…
There is a growing consensus that large commercial banks prefer to work in certain comfort zones. Top of the list…
As per the statistics released by the Government of Pakistan, agriculture sector, contributing 22.9 per cent in Gross Domestic Product…
Need to prioritise human development, economic growth and promote inclusive progress in societies Rising GDP growth rates and equal access…
There is a growing consensus that large commercial banks prefer to work in certain comfort zones. Top of the list…
According to the latest report by the Federal Bureau of Statistics (PBS), Pakistan’s inflation rate has surged to a staggering…
According to the UN World Economic Situation and Prospects 2024 report, the global economic growth is projected to slow down…
The World Economic Outlook (WEO) report analyses economic growth in every global region, connecting performance with key sectors, including tourism.…
With the potential to revolutionise various aspects of our lives, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing field, from how…
A glimpse into Pakistan supply chain evolution Pakistan is a land with a rich cultural heritage and a growing economy.…
In 2024, economies and cities across many parts of the world will see a subdued growth environment, with higher-for-longer interest…
The country has the potential to accelerate the GDP growth rate, produce exportable surplus and optimise the cost of production…
As the sun rises in 2024, Pakistan’s economic horizon paints a picture of mixed signals and a slow, bumpy climb…
No doubt, skilled human resource is the most significant asset for a nation and to meet the needs of the…
Quarterly Growth Rates of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at Constant Basic Prices (Seasonally Un-Adjusted-YOY) (%) Sector/ Industry FY 2022-23 FY24…
Pakistan set to join BRICS to boost its trade influence around the world Pakistan has formally requested to join the…
Pakistan’s economy is struggling to revive and is not moving in the right direction for the last few years. There…
New government must take tough structural reforms for optimal solution There is a prevalent misconception that holding of national elections…
A beacon of ethical unity in Pakistan’s financial horizon 5th Pillar Family Takaful introduces Hajj Saving Takaful Plan for a…
Interview with Mr. Danish Younus — tax expert PAGE: Tell me something about yourself, please: Danish Younus: I have been associated…
According to the Economic Survey of Pakistan FY2022, the banking sector performed reasonably well during FY22 for instance, asset-base of…
Pakistan’s total assets of the industry up 14.5 per cent, standing at Rs 2.421 trillion The insurance sector is made…
Pakistan has developed in the services and manufacturing sectors, but agriculture still remains one of the most significant components of…
International researchers analysed the 2024 global export forecast of rice is lowered 3.4 million tonnes to 52.9 million tonnes, with…
Obstacles and subsidies in consumer financing Consumers and companies in Pakistan have suffered greatly from policy shifts and uncertainty. Important…
Steering the sustainable economic growth in Pakistan is a very intricate, multi-layered and complicated task. The collective, intensive and concentrated…
Pakistan’s economic decline stems from political instability, insurgency, and a lack of reforms At the turn of the century, Pakistan…
Sound agriculture plans and larger food supplies help the economy stable, efficient One of the most significant developments in the…
In recent years, Pakistan has seen an incredible amount of property demolished and destroyed due to a storm of political…
Urgent need to incentivise domestic investors, fix the energy crisis and control the falling rupee Improving the productive capacity of…
Pakistan’s economy is sinking into a quagmire of corruption and elite capture Political stability, policy credibility and commitment are helpful…
The Global GDP growth according to the WTO forecast for April 2023, was expected to be 2.4 per cent in…
Superior public-private partnerships needed for better health coverage in Pakistan The healthcare system in Pakistan comprises a three-tier system of…
Electricity rates in Pakistan were raised recently by a hefty Rs. 4.96 per unit by the government to meet an…
The health indicators of Pakistan have shown improvement in the last 25 years despite various social, economic, political and cross-border…
Pakistan’s economy is again going through a rough patch. Policymakers of Pakistan are unfortunately unable to put the economy and…
According to the Economic Survey FY2022, Pakistan falls among those few developing states whose constitution delineates social security as the…
Across the globe, fiscal deficits reduced in 2020 to 4.7 percent of GDP on average in 2022 from 9.6 percent.…
Agriculture contributes nearly one-fourth of the GDP of Pakistan. Over the years State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has been increasing…
No strategy to support export and remittance issues The Rs14.460 trillion federal budget of Pakistan has been presented in the…
It was believed that Federal Finance Minister, Ishaq Dar would present the Budget for the next financial year (FY24) keeping…
Invest in sustainable business for economic growth in the country-Pakistan economy The current economic situation of Pakistan places a duty…
An Interview with Mr. Tariq Hussain — FCMA, CA , FCIS, FPFA, MBA M. Phil (Eco) Corporate Laws, Business and…
Agriculture plays a crucial role in the economies of least developing countries (LDC) like Pakistan. Pakistan’s economy is fundamentally based…
Stagnant economic status of rural poor responsible for food insecurity Among the developing countries, Pakistan is bracketed with countries having…
In Pakistan, sustainable growth of the agriculture sector stands as per the Government of Pakistan’s officials, vital for food security…
Experts revealed that in any country, the transport sector is of vital significance to its development and affects all sectors…
Over the past ten years, credit has expanded at a high pace in emerging economies. The recent significant rise of…
Poverty is the most significant issue that affects millions of people around the world. Poverty alleviation or reduction is one…
The poverty rate in Pakistan was registered at 61.6 percent in 1998 which has reduced to 21.5 percent by 2018,…
International experts identified that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) must not be explained through tax planning policy alone but should be…