Pakistan’s economic debate is entering a new phase as policymakers and experts increasingly question the sustainability of foreign borrowing. The growing consensus is that loans should be restricted to projects with demonstrable development impact and aligned with areas of comparative advantage. A former senior IMF official from Pakistan emphasised that the “approach of accepting whatever […]
Pakistan Business Council
Industrial growth priority agenda for sustainable economy, Says Khusro Bakhtiar
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Industries and Production, Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar, on Thursday, said that Industrial growth and enhancing production is the priority agenda for sustainable economic development in the country. Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar held a virtual meeting with the Pakistan Business Council (PBC), a private sector business policy advocacy forum, said a press release […]
PBC asks for zero-rated duty on exports to China
KARACHI: The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) on Tuesday has asked the government to provide zero-rated duty on exports to China. In a statement issued, the PBC suggested the government to hold talks with China to extend its favourable tariff terms to Pakistani products like Bangladesh and ASEAN countries do. The PBC said that zero-rated duty […]