Pakistani government allows re-export of transit cargo stuck at ports amid Pak-Afghan border closure
Over 6,500 containers have remained stuck at Karachi ports since the closure of Pak-Afghan border in October.
Mubarak Zeb Khan
Afghanistan bears heavier economic cost as Pakistan trade suspension bites harder
Trade data shows that export losses for Afghanistan have reached around 10 percent since October 10, compared with about 0.6 percent for Pakistan due to the suspension of…
Report shows Pakistan’s unemployed population surged by 1.4m in 4 years
Male unemployment rises to 5.9pc; female rate climbs to 9.7pc. 'Gig economy’ workers account for 2.9 per cent of primary, 10.6 per cent of secondary jobs
Zero income, millionaire lifestyle: Pakistan’s tax system under fire
As of June 30, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) had received 5.9 million income tax returns for the tax year 2024. Notably, nearly half of these filings came from taxpayers who…
Analysis: The bitter reality driving Pakistan’s sugar prices higher
With no effective policy cohesion and regulatory oversight, the burden continues to fall on ordinary citizens who are forced to absorb rising costs amid persistent market…
Pakistani Senate panel seeks to ease tax rules for buying property
The Senate standing committee recently expressed concern over the newly inserted clause in the Finance Bill, which restricts the “eligible person” from making any purchase…
Inflation drops to lowest in nearly a decade in Pakistan
The slowdown in inflation is primarily driven by lower prices of wheat and its by-products, perishable items like onions, certain pulses, and a slight reduction in electricity…
Analysis: Interpreting Pakistan’s ‘illusory’ inflation index
Parties in the ruling coalition capitalised on the decrease in the inflation rate to build a narrative that the cost of living had come down significantly, thanks to their…
Pakistani PM Shehbaz to unveil new economic plan on August 14 to drive liberalisation
The document’s main focus is on economic liberalisation, eliminating the government’s involvement in providing subsidies to any sector and exposing local producers to…
Pakistan moves closer to signing landmark trade agreement with Gulf Cooperation Council
The agreed investment chapter is now set to be presented to the GCC ministers for approval, which was already included in the meeting’s agenda. The GCC Secretariat has the…