IT exports rise on fair policies
Pakistan’s information technology exports rose 17% and reached $303 million in December 2023 against exports of $259 million in November,...
CA surplus hits six-month high
Pakistan experienced a surge in its current account surplus, reaching a six-month high at $397 million in December 2023. While...
PM calls for equal opportunities for all to reap tech benefit
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Wednesday called for ensuring equitable opportunities for all nations and regions to benefit...
Pakistan receives $700m tranche from IMF as UAE rolls over $2b loan
Pakistan on Thursday received $700 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of its bailout programme, the State...
Govt decides to set up renewable energy plants
After failing to attract bids from investors for installing 600 MW solar power plants, the government has decided to set...
LESCO detected 44,729 power pilferers
The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) detected a total of 44,729 connections from where consumers were pilfering electricity in all...
Business environment and economic growth outlook
Maria Mansab 18 January 2024 Published in: Business Recorder According to the recent report entitled “World Economic Situation and Prospects...
Coal power plants: early retirement?
Syed Akhtar Ali 18 January 2024 n Published in: Business Recorder Recently, a conference was held in Islamabad on the...
Time to reflect
Rashid Amjad 18 January 2024 Published in: DAWN In a recent article in Dawn, the World Bank South Asia vice...
