The Role of Women in Pakistan’s Economic Growth
Women are a vital force in Pakistan’s economy, contributing in countless ways that often go unnoticed. From rural villages to urban cities, they are reshaping industries and driving progress despite…
China Teams Up with Pakistan to Explore Hidden Resources in Gwadar Waters
Islamabad, Pakistan (Agencies): China has announced plans to send a team of experts to Pakistan to explore the potential of hidden resources worth billions of dollars in the waters of…
Pakistan, Russia Sign Eight Agreements to Strengthen Economic Ties
Moscow, Russia (Agencies): Pakistan and Russia have signed eight agreements to strengthen their bilateral cooperation during the 9th Meeting of the Russia-Pakistan Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, and Technical…
Taxation and Economic Inequality: A Delicate Balance
Economic inequality has become a pressing concern worldwide, with the wealthy accumulating an increasingly large share of national incomes. Taxation plays a crucial role in addressing this issue, as it…
Inflation in Pakistan:
Inflation, a persistent and pervasive economic phenomenon, has been a longstanding challenge for Pakistan. The country has struggled with high inflation rates, fluctuating between single-digit and double-digit figures, over the…
Unemployment and Underemployment in Pakistan
In Pakistan, unemployment and underemployment pose significant challenges to the country’s economic growth and social stability. One of the major problems of unemployment is the lack of job opportunities, particularly…
Saudi Arabia, UAE invest $26.8m in Pakistan in Q1 of 2024
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Pakistan’s foreign investment surged by 48 percent in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, according to state-run media reports on Tuesday. Saudi Arabia and the UAE…
Pakistan, KSA ink 27 MoUs for cooperation in diverse fields
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed twenty-seven Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for cooperation in diverse fields, particularly in energy, agriculture, mining, human resources, and cyber security. The MoUs…
Pakistan, China to Start Work on Five New Economic Corridors
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): The second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has commenced with the facilitation of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). The government is committed to collaborating closely…
Moody’s Upgrades Pakistan’s Ratings to Caa2
Islamabad (Khyber Mail): Global rating agency Moody’s has upgraded Pakistan’s local and foreign currency issuer and senior unsecured debt ratings from Caa3 to Caa2. The upgrade reflects Pakistan’s improving macroeconomic…