Tag Archives: #Economy

Rather than increasing production, the government is focusing on increasing taxes. BY Mahnoor | 22-06-2026 ISLAMABAD: A strong nation needs three things: a powerful military, smart diplomacy, and a solid economy. Pakistan has made great progress in its military and diplomatic relations. Two recent events have made the country even …

The country’s trade surplus is getting smaller. BY Mahnoor | 18-06-2026 KARACHI: Pakistan’s extra money from international trade dropped significantly in May 2026. This happened because the country spent more on imports, which canceled out the money gained from services and money sent home by citizens abroad. This suggests that …

To prevent a major financial crisis, we must lower taxes, cut unnecessary spending, and improve record-keeping. BY Mahnoor | 15-06-2026 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s money problems are now a daily reality, not just a warning. The government is spending more every year, but its income is falling, leaving almost no money for …

The Prime Minister says progress will keep going; the economy is now steady despite many problems. BY Mahnoor | 13-06-2026 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday that the new budget focuses on helping people and providing relief. He stated that the government has lowered taxes for workers and …

Money coming in for Eid grew by 15.4%, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE each receiving over $1 billion. BY Mahnoor | 11-06-2026 KARACHI: Money sent home by Pakistani workers reached a record high of $4.3 billion in May 2026. This increase was driven by Eid celebrations, showing how much …

The government could collect Rs30 trillion in taxes if it records the informal economy, real estate, and other sectors. BY Mahnoor | 01-06-2026 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan collects very little tax because of poor financial management. Current policies protect those who avoid taxes while placing too much pressure on honest, registered businesses. …

Experts say the move should diversify finances, not just increase debt. BY Mahnoor | 22-05-2026 KARACHI: Pakistan has started using China’s large financial system by issuing its first Panda Bond. This creates a new way to borrow money at a lower cost and with fewer political requirements. Experts believe this …

The Third Schedule improves tax collection, but it doesn’t replace the need for bigger changes. BY Mahnoor | 18-05-2026 ISLAMABAD: Discussions about taxes in Pakistan often begin with the wrong focus. We discuss rates, goals, and missed targets, but we avoid the main issue: how the tax system is set …

Index touched an intra-day high of 169,687.29 points and a low of 167,329.34 points during the session BY Mahnoor | 14-05-2026 KARACHI: Pakistani stocks had a bumpy day on Wednesday. Initially, things looked good at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), but then worries about global issues caused people to sell …

Less fuel, less travel, and pay cuts still happening BY Mahnoor | 12-05-2026 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has prolonged the country’s cost-cutting and fuel-saving plans until June 13. This is because the government is still dealing with economic problems caused by the Middle East conflict and increasing worldwide oil …