Tag: Economy
Amended finance bill lacks framework to revive economy, create jobs: Ahsan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leader and former planning minister Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government should incorporate...
‘Chandanomics’ cannot help economy: Senator Sherry Rehman
Senator Sherry Rehman lashed out at the federal government over its mini-budget, stating that “chandanomics cannot help run the economy”.
In her Senate speech, she...
PM Imran assures change in govt’s first 100 days
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Thursday said that the nation will witness a visible change in the first 100 days of his...
PM returns to country after Saudi, UAE visit
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan arrived back in Pakistan on Thursday after his visit to Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates (UAE).
This was...
Nepotism, witch hunt of officials at Planning Ministry may jeopardise CPEC
--Planning Ministry's media head Asim Khan resigns in protest against unceremonious ouster of Shahid Zia Cheema
ISLAMABAD: While the controversy over the ‘review’ of multi-billion-dollar China-Pakistan...
Seminar held to sensitise public on prevalent economic crisis
-- ‘We need to reduce 20% of military expenditure to stop economic crisis in Pakistan’
KARACHI: All economies are required to maintain foreign exchange reserves...
Former minister criticises govt’s reservations over CPEC
ISLAMABAD: Former federal minister Ahsan Iqbal has criticised the incumbent government’s reservations over the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Ahsan Iqbal’s statement has come a day...
Pakistan, China agree to include social sector projects under CPEC
China to establish nine SEZs for technology transfer, skill development and agriculture projects
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have jointly agreed to form a joint working...
PTI supporters protest against Atif Mian’s inclusion in EAC
– ‘We are willing to face economic crunch but we do not want Dr Atif to stablise our economy’
LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government’s...
CPEC backbone of Pakistan’s economy: Sheikh Rasheed
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed on Friday said that China-Pak Economic Corridor (CPEC) is the backbone of Pakistan’s economy.
He said this...
Five biggest challenges facing new PM Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD: The New government led by Prime Minister Imran Khan faces myriad challenges. The cricketing icon turned politician will have to make hard choices, and...
Labourers’ role vital in strengthening of economy: CM Askari
LAHORE: Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Dr Hasan Askari on Thursday said that labourers played a key role in strengthening the national economy and trained human...
PTI govt will issue investment bonds for overseas Pakistanis: Asad
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Umar said that economy is in a shambles and the PTI government might utilise the option of International Monitory...
PTI prepares comprehensive plan to meet economic challenges
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister-in-waiting Asad Umar has said that his party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) has prepared a comprehensive plan to meet the economic challenges facing Pakistan.
Talking...
Trump says Iran will seek fresh deal as sanctions hit economy
BRUSSELS: US President Donald Trump said Iran's economic troubles were going to force it to seek a security deal with Washington following his withdrawal...
Turkey’s Erdogan to name cabinet as signals action on economy
ANKARA: Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday he would name the cabinet he has selected on Monday, as he renewed a promise to...
Pakistan ranked at 22 on list of most powerful countries
Pakistan has dropped two positions to number 22 in the list of most powerful countries in the world, leaving Singapore, Spain, and Brazil behind...
