Pakistan economic crisis

Pakistan: Youth faces employment crisis amid rising economic challenges

Amid the increase in youth population in Pakistan, the employment crisis has grappled the country, Pakistan-based ARY News reported. The…

2 months ago

IMF warns of high downside risks for Pakistan’s economy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stark warning about Pakistan's economic future, highlighting exceptionally high downside risks in…

6 months ago

Pak: Business leaders suggest PM Shehbaz to forge trade ties with India, reconcile with Imran Khan for ‘political stability’

In a bid to navigate Pakistan's economic challenges, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif convened with the business community, aiming to rejuvenate…

6 months ago

Pak economic slowdown: Industrial activities contract by 40 pc amid security measures for Iranian President’s visit

Industrial activities in Pakistan witnessed a significant slowdown, with reports indicating a contraction of up to 40 per cent amid…

6 months ago

Pakistan delegation to appeal for new multi-billion-dollar agreement with IMF during Washington visit

Pakistan has initiated discussions with the global lender, International Monetary Fund (IMF), over a new multi-billion-dollar agreement to support its…

7 months ago

Amid persistent economic challenges, Pakistan’s growing dependence on Saudi, other Gulf nations

Quite similar to balancing on a sea-saw, Pakistan is also dangling between maintaining its relationship with both Saudi Arabia, and…

7 months ago

Poverty-stricken man in Pakistan kills wife, 7 children including infant

Pushed to the edge by poverty, a man in Alipur Tehsil in Pakistan's Muzaffargarh District murdered his wife and seven…

7 months ago

Will Pakistan ditch IMF recipes as social tensions spiral?

Is crisis-hit Pakistan developing cold feet in going in for fresh programmes carried out by the International Monetary Fund? Two…

1 year ago

Pakistanis enraged after caretaker PM says furore over electricity bills is overblown

Public anger in Pakistan is growing like wild fire with the rapidly deteriorating economic. The recent spike in electricity bills…

1 year ago

Not everybody’s cup of tea: Many in Pakistan are left out as tea prices surge

Drinking a humble cup of tea in Pakistan is now nothing less than luxury. Amid the rapid devaluation of the…

1 year ago

Pakistan’s misery continues as IMF goes micro, links loan with deep cleansing of economy

The Shehbaz Sharif government, which has not managed to reach an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) yet for…

1 year ago

Are Pakistan’s nuclear weapons and missiles on line during talks with the IMF?

Pakistan's economic distress has put the spotlight on the country's nuclear arsenal and its long-range missiles. Bristling with indignation, Pakistani…

2 years ago

Vengeful politics and weary friends prevent IMF from a $7 billion dole to Pakistan

The political turmoil brought about by former prime minister Imran Khan's wranglings with Pakistan's two big parties - Pakistan Muslim…

2 years ago

Baloch rebels go for the jugular, challenge Pakistan in Punjab

As an unstable Pakistan totters - plagued by governance failure, burgeoning economic crisis and spiraling violence, the Baloch rebels have…

2 years ago

Pakistan on tenterhooks as talks with IMF go down to the wire

Worries for Pakistan have risen as the ongoing ninth review of the loan package under the Extended Fund Facility of…

2 years ago