Economic distortions hold back economic growth of Pakistan, says World Bank

Oct 22, 2022

Islamabad [Pakistan], October 22 : The World Bank said that economic distortions hold back the economic growth of Pakistan.

Macroeconomic imbalances likely to affect Pakistan's growth prospects

Jun 30, 2022

Islamabad [Pakistan], June 30 : Pakistan achieved economic growth of 5.97 per cent in FY2022, but the underlying macroeconomic imbalances associated with domestic and...

Pakistan: Donkey population booms as economic growth faces setback

Jun 12, 2024

The recent Pakistan Economic Survey for 2023-24 showed a significant increase in the nation's donkey population, reaching 5.9 million, representing a growth of 1.72...

IMF chief asks Pakistan PM Kakar to tax the rich

Sep 21, 2023

Taking to X, the Pakistan interim prime minister said that during the meeting, they emphasized extending their mutual commitment towards bolstering economic stability and...

Unemployment in Pakistan rising amid COVID-19 despite projected economic growth

Jun 07, 2021

Islamabad [Pakistan], June 7 : The number of unemployed people in Pakistan has increased during the COVID-induced lockdowns, indicating that millions are still out...

Pakistan sees economic meltdown with investors fleeing as state policies strangle growth

Nov 03, 2025

What was once dismissed as temporary instability has evolved into a systemic breakdown driven by excessive taxation, erratic policies, and state dominance over private...