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Prioritising education for economic development

Pakistan’s economy is steadily recovering from the downturn that began in 2019-20. Key macroeconomic indicators are improving -- economic growth is on an upward trajectory, inflation is declining, the trade…

Economic cost of disruptions

THE finance minister’s recent statement, attributing daily financial losses of Rs190 billion to the political protests sparked by PTI, offers an important but incomplete picture of Pakistan’s ongoing economic and political turmoil. While it’s…

Economic powder keg

VULGAR is the word that pops into mind when witnessing the kind of politicking that seems to have become the norm in Pakistan, especially against the backdrop of a faltering…

Pakistan’s economic reckoning

The annual and spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the World Bank (WB) are key events for the global economic community. These meetings, attended by high-level officials…

Pakistan’s economic legacy

Assessing Pakistan’s economic legacy is more than a historical reflection; it is a critical analysis of its trajectory. Successive governments’ policies shape growth, stability, and resilience, impacting the nation’s economy…