Pakistan poverty rate rises from 21.9pc to 28.9pc: Economic Survey
By Commerce Reporter LAHORE: Pakistan's poverty rate increased to 28.9 percent in 2024-25 after years of decline, according to the ...
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Federal Budget 2026-27: A budget for debt, austerity for the People, and comfort for the state
Dr. Alamdar Hussain Malik The Federal Budget 2026-27, despite official claims of stability and growth, presents a deeply concerning fiscal ...
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Economic Survey 2025–26 indicates rising poverty, unemployment and debt despite modest growth
By M Qadeer LAHORE: Pakistan’s economy during fiscal year 2025–26 presented a mixed and uneven outlook, where underlying structural pressures—particularly ...
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Pakistan’s IMF-Driven Budget 2026–27: Who bears the real cost?
Dr Alamdar Hussain Malik Pakistan is preparing to announce the Federal Budget 2026–27 at a time when the country is ...
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LCCI President warns unemployment, poverty and falling purchasing power are triggering economic crisis
LCCI President Faheemur Rehman is sounding the alarm: Pakistan cannot afford to sit idle while its citizens struggle. With credible ...
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Informal economy hindering national growth, says LCCI Senior Vice President Tanveer Sheikh
LCCI Vice President Tanveer Sheikh warned that Pakistan’s 50 per cent informal economy is crippling growth and fairness, urging FBR ...
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