Pakistan’s economic outlook 2025: inflation, growth, & debt
Among macroeconomic indicators, primarily inflation has come down drastically over recent months, whereby consumer price index (CPI) has fallen from a high of 28.8 percent in January to 4.9 percent…
Review of the IMF programme
This is the appropriate time to review progress on implementation of the reforms committed to the IMF in the new IMF Extended Fund Facility of 5,320 million SDRs, equivalent to…
Welcome to 2025
With the arrival of the new year comes renewed hope and opportunities to make choices that can improve upon the previous year. The year ahead presents a chance to reflect…
From waste to wealth: Part – II
The metropolitan municipal solid waste (MSW) generation, of which 75 per cent is organic, remains largely untapped. Organic MSW with higher calorific value given our national consumption of fatty oils…
From waste to wealth ( Part – I )
With its vast agricultural base and rapidly urbanising population, Pakistan generates over 650 million metric tons (MT) of agricultural waste and 23 million MT of municipal solid waste annually. Imagine…
After decades, China sputters as engine of global oil demand growth
China’s crude oil imports are on track to peak as soon as next year as transport fuel demand begins to decline for the world’s top crude buyer, ending the country’s…
‘Retaliate’: Trump tariff talk spurs global jitters, preparations
Donald Trump’s tariff threats have rattled foreign businesses and governments, with many fearing it could signal the opening salvo of an all-out trade war when he returns to the White…
Aspiring for a thriving automotive sector
It was early morning, with the sweet sound of birds and the freshness of the air. After taking a bath, I opened the front door of the lounge and sat…
Regional banks brace for tougher capital rules, get relief from Fed cuts
US regional banks preparing for higher capital requirements will get some relief from the Federal Reserve’s jumbo rate cut. As lenders gear up to report third-quarter earnings this month, monetary…
