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Pakistan economy finds its feet, but storm clouds linger: ICMAP

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026Faisal Shahnawaz

Karachi, February 26, 2026 – The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) has said that Pakistan’s economy is gradually stabilizing, though persistent structural challenges continue to cast a shadow over sustainable growth.

Storm clouds and silver linings: ICMAP sees growth amid fiscal strain

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026Faisal Shahnawaz

Karachi, February 7, 2026 – The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) has cautioned that despite visible improvements in revenue collection, exports, and overall economic momentum, Pakistan will continue to face mounting economic pressures in FY2026, particularly from rising imports, trade and current account deficits, and growing domestic debt.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Visits Pakistan, Strengthens Bilateral Ties

December 26, 2025December 26, 2025Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, December 26, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif warmly received the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during his first official visit to Pakistan on Friday. The historic visit aimed to further strengthen the longstanding fraternal ties between the two nations […]

Pakistan’s Economic Rollercoaster

November 2, 2024November 2, 2024Tariq Khalique

Pakistan’s economic path since its inception in 1947 has been marked by a dynamic interplay of growth, volatility, and decline, reflecting a complex narrative shaped by both internal and external factors. From its early years of rebuilding and modest industrialization to periods of significant economic expansion, the nation’s journey has been influenced by a variety […]

Pakistan’s high growth threatened by fiscal imbalances

May 31, 2022May 31, 2022Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

ISLAMABAD: The ministry of finance on Tuesday said the high economic growth of Pakistan may not sustainable due to macroeconomic imbalances. In its monthly review, the ministry said Pakistan is currently facing several severe challenges: accelerating inflation, high external deficits, exchange rate depreciation, declining foreign exchange reserves and mounting uncertainty. READ MORE: Raw materials excluded […]

Prime Minister emphasizes out-of-box solution for economic growth amid COVID

July 12, 2020July 12, 2020Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has emphasized out-of-the-box solutions are required for economic growth in these crucial times. “COVID-19 has adversely impacted the world economy and of Pakistan too,” he said while chairing a meeting of the Finance and Economy Think-Tank on Saturday. He stated that from day one, the government adopted a strategy to […]

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