Afghan economy collapsing
Afghanistan is running out of money fast, its currency is in a tail-spin and prices across the board are going through the ceiling. The Taliban are facing immense economic challenges.…
Focusing on Afghan economy
SOUTH ASIA is home to 1.94 billion people of which 39 million, around two per cent, live in Afghanistan. In terms of population, Afghanistan seems to be an insignificant part…
Afghanistan: the economy matters
A recent poll conducted by Afghanistan’s Tolo Television paints a bleak picture of the country’s new government. President Ashraf Ghani’s approval rating shows a dramatic decline from 60 percent nearly…
Afghan isolation Rustam
THE conference on Afghanistan convened by the UN secretary general in Doha has ended. The initiative was launched to explore possibilities of a constructive engagement with Afghan Taliban leaders in…
As Afghanistan suffers
Afghanistan’s central bank’s frozen assets serve as a stark reminder of the limitations and decline of American influence in the region. Much to the disappointment of the US and other…
Redefining Pakistan’s economy
This article is an effort on not only understanding the fundamental economic issues but also some tough but realistic reforms that can provide immediate corrections and some medium to long-term…
It’s the economy, stupid
In the recession-hit United States in the 1990s under US president George H W Bush, ‘It’s the economy, stupid’ was the catchphrase that defined the 1992 US presidential campaign of…
Pakistan’s beleaguered economy: KSA seems a reasonable solution
Pakistan offers a world of opportunities due to its geostrategic location, agricultural potential, and wealth of minerals and natural resources. Moreover, it has a burgeoning young population which is almost…
Afghanistan matters
While the world’s media is focused on the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the daily horrors inflicted on Ukrainian civilians caught up in the conflict, there is an even greater…
Seventy-five years of Pakistan’s economy
A large majority of Pakistan’s population was born after the country got its independence. The median age today is 23 years and the youth have only experienced economic difficulties and…
