Lahore: The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Sunday said a new energy landscape is unfolding before us with exciting prospects which calls for extra caution for policymakers. A mistake of judgement at this critical juncture can result in heavy price for the economy and nation, said Dr. Murtaza Mughal, President ... Read More »
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Lahore: The Pakistan Economy Watch on Sunday lauded the decision of State bank of Pakistan (SBP) to cut policy rate by one percent to prop up growth terming it essential to strengthen business sentiments. The decision is pleasing as it will trigger economic expansion, boost capital market and support badly needed ... Read More »
Political environment hit economic growth during 2014
Lahore: The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Wednesday said politics and sit-ins hit government plans to overcome energy crisis and ensure good GDP growth in 2014. This year saw unprecedented hike is value of dollar against rupees and record oil prices that retreated, it said. Similarly, the inflation touched new heights ... Read More »
Increasing CVD have crippling effect on economy: PEW
Lahore: The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Tuesday said heart diseases were one of the leading causes of death among adults and best way to prevent it is an active lifestyle. Heart diseases are common, costly and deadly for people having diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, tension and smoking, said ... Read More »
Tobacco kills around 500 people daily in Pakistan : PEW
Lahore: The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Tuesday said tobacco related deaths can be reduced through enhanced taxation on the cigarette industry. Tobacco in any form is extremely harmful, it kills around 500 people daily in Pakistan damaging households and economy, said Dr. Murtaza Mughal, President PEW. Speaking at a ... Read More »
Country is being deliberately pushed towards the most serious water crisis of its history:PEW
Dr Murtaza Mughal Lahore: The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Friday said country is being deliberately pushed towards the most serious water crisis of its history. Water scarcity has become a serious issue which is being ignored by all the stakeholders despite knowing that it is the biggest threat to ... Read More »
OPEC-US price war to benefit billions of masses across globe:PEW
Lahore: The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Sunday lauded another major oil price cut by the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif which will positively impact masses and the economy. The price of oil has fallen for nine straight weeks to $66 per barrel in the international market which merits reduction in ... Read More »
Pharmaceuticals asked to improve quality of products: PEW
Lahore: The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Friday asked the pharmaceutical companies to improve quality of their products. Manufacturers must refocus to address current processes, practices and systems, and take a hard line on improving their overall quality and compliance efforts, it said. Excessive attention on new drugs and profits ... Read More »
Transit facility to India to hit national, economic interests
Lahore: The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Saturday said India should not be given transit facility to transport its wheat to Afghan market as it is against our national interests. Indian wish, if realised, could have devastating impact on agriculture, agro-based industry and society of the country, said Dr. Murtaza ... Read More »
PEW calls for improved collateral laws, proper implementation
Lahore: The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Sunday said lack of access to credit is on the key factor keeping Pakistan underdeveloped. Like many other developing countries, private sector in Pakistan is facing problem of insufficient collateral which has restricted its access to loans, it said. Some banks in country ... Read More »