Pakistan economy grows 3.7pc aginst revised target of 4.2pc in FY2026: economic survey
By Our Correspondent ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economy grew by 3.7% in the fiscal year 2025–26, marking its fastest expansion in four ...
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Pakistan’s IMF-driven Budget 2026–27: Who bears the real cost?
By Dr Alamdar Hussain Malik Pakistan is preparing to announce the Federal Budget 2026–27 at a time when the country ...
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Business leaders urge Ahsan Iqbal to cut energy costs, ease taxes and remove barriers to boost exports
By Commerce Reporter LAHORE: Prominent business leaders have urged Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal to ...
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Widening trade deficit demands urgent policy action: LCCI SVP Tanveer A. Sheikh
By Commerce Reporter LAHORE — Senior Vice President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI), Tanveer A Sheikh, ...
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Export surplus sugar to cut trade deficit, says LCCI president
By Commerce Reporter LAHORE: Lahore Chamber of Commerce President Faheem-ur-Rehman Sehgal has said that the export of surplus sugar will ...
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Exports fall, foreign investment declines in latest economic outlook
ISLAMABAD (The Tribune International) – The Ministry of Finance Pakistan has released its monthly economic outlook report, indicating a mixed ...
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Alarm raised as trade deficit surges 23pc to $28billion
By Commerce Reporter LAHORE — Tanveer A Sheikh, Senior Vice President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) ...
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LCCI SVP warns of low growth, rising trade deficit and global competition as India-EU deal poses new challenge for Pakistan
LCCI cautions that weak growth, a widening trade deficit and intensifying global competition, including the India-EU trade deal, threaten Pakistan’s ...
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Federal secretaries visit LCCI, commit to implement export-boosting proposals amid sharp trade decline
LCCI presented actionable proposals to enhance exports, highlighting declining food and agricultural shipments. Federal secretaries assured implementation, reviewing trade agreements, ...
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Steep export decline underscores urgent need for structural reforms and export revival measures
LCCI has warned that Pakistan’s sharp export decline reflects deep structural flaws and urged the government to launch urgent reforms ...
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