Jolie effect helps Namibian tourism defy economic slump
Charmed is the tourist who visits Namibia. And like more and more foreigners, Anouk Den Otter took the plunge and travelled to the southern African country to marvel at its…
Tax bailout for economic revival
According to various Press reports, all businesses in Pakistan, as elsewhere, badly hit by lockdown in the wake of Covid-19 epidemic, are demanding a comprehensive tax bailout claiming that loan…
Economic policy choices beyond…–II
Part I (Economic policy choices beyond immediate crisis - I) of this series highlighted the fact that the recent monetary policy measures are important and necessary to prevent the economy…
Economic policy choices beyond…–II
Part I (Economic policy choices beyond immediate crisis - I) of this series highlighted the fact that the recent monetary policy measures are important and necessary to prevent the economy…
Curtailed Hajj compounds Saudi economic woes
Vacant religious sites. Abandoned pilgrim tents. Lifeless hotels. A stunning emptiness — and fears of economic ruin — haunt the usually bustling city of Makkah after Saudi authorities curtailed the…
Global economic growth woes in the midst of pandemic
“The COVID-19 crisis has been a brutal reminder that, for all of our wealth and technological mastery, we are still vulnerable to catastrophic tail risks. To ensure future prosperity, we…
The economics of shortages
Shortages that presage a raise in the price of a commodity have become a way of life in Pakistan – shortage of electricity, shortage of gas in the winter months,…
Inflation, price hike and Pakistan’s economic structure – II
It is common knowledge in Paki-stan that in the present day market mechanism, middlemen buy crops or product of the agriculturist 'upfront' much before the production as the agriculturists/producers do…
Economic outlook
We were beginning to enjoy a welcome party-like atmosphere, created by slight economic recovery and promising improvement in some high-frequency domestic demand indicators. However, rising external deficits and inflation have…
Economic advice for the PM
The prime minister made a very timely and passionate speech recently at the signing ceremony of performance agreements, which basically will evaluate the performance of ministries. He indicated that it…
