Pakistan exported approximately $38 billion worth of goods and services in FY24, an increase from around $35 billion in FY23, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. While service exports remained relatively stable, rising from $7.6 billion to $7.8 billion, the export of goods grew by $3 billion. The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector, often lauded as the second-largest
Local prospective buyers of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) have demanded protection that is currently available to foreign investors under an Act of parliament and have also sought complete exemption from taxes applicable to air travel, fuel and the lease of aircraft. Privatisation Commission sources told The Express Tribune that some of the shortlisted parties had placed their demands b
The recent decline in Pakistan's inflation rate to 9.6% is a significant achievement, marking the lowest level in three years. This represents a 65% drop compared to August 2023. Hopefully, this should result in several economic benefits, such as enhanced consumer purchasing power, stabilised business costs, and improved government finances. It is time for the State Bank to consider a substanti
Although the stock market ended the outgoing week with gains due to hopes of an interest rate cut, uncertainty on the external financing front turned investors cautious about the economic outlook. AKD Securities Ltd said the market remained rangebound during the outgoing week as investors waited for key events, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF) executive board’s approval and the r
Lawmaking must be at the core of governance — defining powers, keeping checks in check, and ensuring public trust. Nonetheless, in Pakistan, lawmakers often swap their legislative hats for power-broker crowns. Instead of crafting laws, they’re busy chasing development funds and jockeying for influence. Elected to legislate and uphold the law, many Pakistani lawmakers seem more interested in the