Reforms Needed for Forced Repatriates, Says SBP
Reforms Needed for Forced Repatriates, Says SBP – During April-June, PIA had recorded 90,308 Pakistanis returning from abroad.
Economy
From 34% to 79% – Pakistan’s improved position in Trade Facilitation Agreement
From 34% to 79% – Pakistan’s improved position in Trade Facilitation Agreement – this process is a journey from June 2018 till November 2020.
Ravi City & Bundle Island Expected to Generate Economic Activity
Ravi City & Bundle Island Expected to Generate Economic Activity – and will be developed on the basis of public-private partnerships.
Pakistan’s Debt is Rs. 2.42 Trillion Higher Than Last Year’s
Pakistan’s Debt is Rs. 2.42 Trillion Higher Than Last Year’s – the country has a debt of Rs. 22.99 which was Rs. 20.57 during the same period in 2019.
SBP Expects GDP Growth of 1.5–2.5% in FY21
SBP Expects GDP Growth of 1.5–2.5% in FY21 – however, due to the second wave of coronavirus and other factors, the growth projections are at risk.
Pakistan witnessed a surplus rising to $382 million for the 4th consecutive month
Pakistan witnessed a surplus rising to $382 million for the 4th consecutive month – the total current account surplus has reached $1.2 billion.
ADB Raised $11.4 Million via the Issue of Karakoram Bond
ADB Raised $11.4 Million via the Issue of Karakoram Bond – it is the first-ever Pakistani rupee-linked bond.
IMF is Expected to Visit Pakistan, Says the Finance Advisor
IMF is Expected to Visit Pakistan, Says the Finance Advisor – he also highlighted the recent actions by the government and their results.
Pakistan Expects to Get Off from the Grey List of FATF
Pakistan Expects to Get Off from the Grey List of FATF – 27 points of the FATF Action Plan are already addressed, 6 more to go.
Sensitive Price Index Declines for the Second Consecutive Week: PM Khan
Sensitive Price Index Declines for the Second Consecutive Week: PM Khan – where Pakistan’s performance is improving, India still face difficulties.