Tag: Economy

Ali Jehangir Siddiqui plays down Pak’s inclusion to FATF grey list

WASHINGTON: Pakistan Ambassador to the United States (US) Ali Jenhangir Siddiqui on Friday said that there would not be any major impact on the country’s...

Strong economy leads to sustainable development: Achakzai

QUETTA: Balochistan Governor Muhammad Khan Achakzai Tuesday said that the sustainable development and prosperity of the country depends on a strong economic system, in...

Interim govt impartial, has no political agenda: CM Askari

--Chief secretary says holding free, fair polls admin's national duty   LAHORE: Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister (CM) Dr Hasan Askari Rizvi on Friday said the interim...

Caretaker govt to ensure free, fair, transparent, general polls: Barrister Zafar

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage, Barrister Syed Ali Zafar, on Thursday said that the caretaker government would do its...

Reduced policies for cultivation causing enhanced imports: PEW

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) has alleged that the government policies have reduced the area under cultivation and production of oilseeds which is being...

Governor visits KATI office, appreciates efforts in contributing to economy

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair on Wednesday paid a visit to Korangi Association of Trade and Industries’ (KATI) Central Office and appreciated latter’s contribution...

Employing trade as tool of security policy hurting economy: Senator Babar

ISLAMABAD: Senator Farhatullah Babar said on Tuesday that the national economy will not become strong as long as regional trade is employed as a tool...

PM’s economic reforms to expand tax net: Qaiser Sheikh

ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the National Assembly's Standing Committee on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh said on Thursday that the prime minister's economic...

National consensus urged to form economic plan

LAHORE: Dr Aisha Ghaus Pasha, Punjab Finance Minister, said that the Punjab government strongly believed in developing a consensus over the economic agenda, adding that...

Pakistan successful in overcoming complex issues including terrorism and economy: Mamnoon

  ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain on Tuesday said that Pakistan has been successful in overcoming many complex issues, including terrorism and national economy. Addressing an inaugural...

PML-N destroyed Pakistan economically, says Khursheed Shah

KARACHI: The leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Khursheed Shah on Tuesday said that the Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (PML-N) government destroyed...

Gorakh expressway necessary to boost local tourism, economy: Sindh governor

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair said the other day that Gorakh, which is situated in Dadu district, is the main tourist attraction in Sindh....

PM stresses for constant monitoring of power sector’s demand, supply situation

PM advises NAVTTC to further ensure quality vocational training of youth Private sector should play its role towards enhancement of country’s exports, says Abbasi Says...

Improved maritime economy can triple country’s GDP: Admiral Zafar

KARACHI: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood emphasized on Wednesday on the need to kick-start economic activities in the maritime sector which he...

Punjab government launches reform plan to facilitate businesses and start-ups

LAHORE: The Punjab Government has launched it's “100 days to Excellence in Doing Business Reform Plan” to facilitate businesses and start-ups in order to...

Ahsan asks Qadri to appear for court hearings in cases against...

Planning minister urges the need to become an economy focused nation ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior, and Planning, Development and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal has warned...

China vows to clean up pollution, further open economy

  China ended a major economic meeting on Wednesday, vowing to boost imports, open its markets and clean up noxious pollution. The pledges were made at...