Hyundai-Nishat begins truck production
This news comes at a time when automobile sales in the country are rapidly plummeting.
Nasir Jamal
Punjab squandering another chance
The province should focus on mobilising tax revenues to reduce its reliance on federal transfers.
CPEC moving into high gear
The second phase focuses on industrialisation, socio-economic development, agriculture modernisation and tourism
A Dysfunctional ECP
THIS was a happening year. Indeed, it was. But under the debris of all the important economic and political...
Anaemic growth under civilian rule
The country has seen two elected governments complete their terms since the last period of military rule ended in...
Not-so-special economic zones
Global experience shows that Special Economic Zones (SEZs), geographically defined and delimited areas to set up...
Economy to grow by 3.5pc, says Baqir
SBP Governor Dr Reza Baqir says the government had already implemented tough and unpopular decisions.
Poor showing on HDI
More than 38pc of the country’s population lives in multidimensional poverty while 12.9pc faces the risk ...
A long battle
The entire stabilisation is based on shaky ground.
S. Korean firm optimistic about auto sector
LAHORE: Officials of a South Korean car maker expect the present gloom in the automotive market to lift by start of...
Policy shifts mar textile exports
‘We are far ahead of Chinese companies in technology. We have more efficient European and Japanese machines.
Bids invited for development of Allama Iqbal Industrial City
LAHORE: The Punjab government has invited bids for the development of 4,000-acre Allama Iqbal Industrial City (AIIC)...
Provinces’ concern at delay in developing single tax portal
LAHORE: The four provincial revenue authorities have expressed their concerns over lack of progress on the...
The auto ruse
Carmakers’ heavy reliance on imports means they are vulnerable to foreign exchange fluctuations
Audit seeks action against Customs officials for fraudulent act
Some of the accused officials have been enjoying top positions in the Customs department.
CPEC in renewed focus
‘Chinese firms are excessively pampered by their government. They expect similar treatment from us’.
The ‘Azadi’ effect
The bigger concern is more to do with Pakistan’s image as a stable business environment.
Federal transfers to provinces on the rise
Punjab receives 17pc more so far this fiscal year.
Helping the poorest of Balochistan
The non-profit organisation Islamic Relief Pakistan has spent Rs250m to implement sustainable interventions ...
Govt push for taming food inflation
The current phase of the price hike is a reflection of the macroeconomic adjustments being made.