Economy

Assurances by PM, COAS to businessmen welcomed. NAB decision to spare business community hailed. Losses of PSEs have surpassed Rs 1600 billion calling for strict measures.

Economy 05/10/2019

(October 04, 2019) President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), President All Karachi Industrial Alliance (AKIA), Senior Vice Chairman of the Businessmen Panel of FPCCI and former provincial minister, Mian Zahid Hussain on Friday said assurance to the business community...

Missed tax, refund targets may lead to mini-budget. Reduced economic activities exacerbating the situation.

Economy 03/10/2019

(Oct 02, 2019) President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), President All Karachi Industrial Alliance (AKIA), Senior Vice Chairman of the Businessmen Panel of FPCCI and former provincial minister, Mian Zahid Hussain on Wednesday said despite best efforts the government...

Issues of New Sabzi Mandi should be resolved. Tensions with India, Afghanistan increasing prices. Genetically modified seed crippled agri sector.

Economy 02/10/2019

(September 30, 2019) President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), President All Karachi Industrial Alliance (AKIA), Senior Vice Chairman of the Businessmen Panel of FPCCI and former provincial minister, Mian Zahid Hussain on Monday said the New Sabzi Mandi of...

Concern expressed continued fall in the manufacturing sector. Economic stability unthinkable amid political uncertainty.

Economy 28/09/2019

(September 27, 2019) President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), President All Karachi Industrial Alliance (AKIA), Senior Vice Chairman of the Businessmen Panel of FPCCI and former provincial minister, Mian Zahid Hussain on Friday said Large-scale manufacturing (LSM) is shrinking...

Taxing agriculture can reduce poverty, unemployment. Collecting Rs 2 billion from sector representing 19.2 percent of GDP is a joke. Politicians obstacle in taxing agricultural income.

Economy 26/09/2019

(September 25, 2019) President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), President All Karachi Industrial Alliance (AKIA), Senior Vice Chairman of the Businessmen Panel of FPCCI and former provincial minister, Mian Zahid Hussain on Wednesday said taxing agricultural income can help...

Steps demanded to end pessimism in masses, business community. Majority of critical sectors showing dismal performance. Economy deteriorating despite reduced deficit.

Economy 21/09/2019

(September 20, 2019) President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), President All Karachi Industrial Alliance (AKIA), Senior Vice Chairman of the Businessmen Panel of FPCCI and former provincial minister, Mian Zahid Hussain on Friday demanded steps to end pessimism in...

Saudi oil facility attack termed 9/11 of the energy world. ME conflict shouldn’t be allowed to become a global crisis. Tensions can shatter economy of Pakistan, Oil-importing nations.

Economy 19/09/2019

(September 18, 2019) President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), President All Karachi Industrial Alliance (AKIA), Senior Vice Chairman of the Businessmen Panel of FPCCI and former provincial minister, Mian Zahid Hussain on Wednesday said the crisis in the middle...

China finds alternate to CPEC in Iran. Move to stabilise Iran economy, increase its influence. Chinese investment to intensify Washington, Beijing struggle. Pakistan could have attracted heavy Chinese investment.

Economy 17/09/2019

(September 16, 2019) President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), President All Karachi Industrial Alliance (AKIA), Senior Vice Chairman of the Businessmen Panel of FPCCI and former provincial minister, Mian Zahid Hussain on Monday said China has decided to invest...

Last one year added to disappointment of masses, businessmen. All claims and steps to ensure development remained unsuccessful. Stagnant exports have damaged crumbling economy.

Economy 14/09/2019

(September 13, 2019) President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), President All Karachi Industrial Alliance (AKIA), Senior Vice Chairman of the Businessmen Panel of FPCCI and former provincial minister, Mian Zahid Hussain on Friday said last one year remained troubled...

Reduced cotton production can become a threat to textile industry. Govt should consider incentives, support price for cotton growers. Cotton production target difficult to achieve.

Economy 12/09/2019

(September 11, 2019) President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), President All Karachi Industrial Alliance (AKIA), Senior Vice Chairman of the Businessmen Panel of FPCCI and former provincial minister, Mian Zahid Hussain Wednesday said low cotton production will become a...

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Assurances by PM, COAS to businessmen welcomed. NAB decision to spare business community hailed. Losses of PSEs have surpassed Rs 1600 billion calling for strict measures.

Missed tax, refund targets may lead to mini-budget. Reduced economic activities exacerbating the situation.

Issues of New Sabzi Mandi should be resolved. Tensions with India, Afghanistan increasing prices. Genetically modified seed crippled agri sector.

Concern expressed continued fall in the manufacturing sector. Economic stability unthinkable amid political uncertainty.

Taxing agriculture can reduce poverty, unemployment. Collecting Rs 2 billion from sector representing 19.2 percent of GDP is a joke. Politicians obstacle in taxing agricultural income.

Steps demanded to end pessimism in masses, business community. Majority of critical sectors showing dismal performance. Economy deteriorating despite reduced deficit.

Saudi oil facility attack termed 9/11 of the energy world. ME conflict shouldn’t be allowed to become a global crisis. Tensions can shatter economy of Pakistan, Oil-importing nations.

China finds alternate to CPEC in Iran. Move to stabilise Iran economy, increase its influence. Chinese investment to intensify Washington, Beijing struggle. Pakistan could have attracted heavy Chinese investment.

Last one year added to disappointment of masses, businessmen. All claims and steps to ensure development remained unsuccessful. Stagnant exports have damaged crumbling economy.

Reduced cotton production can become a threat to textile industry. Govt should consider incentives, support price for cotton growers. Cotton production target difficult to achieve.

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