Effects of culture on economic outcomes
One of the recent, lesser discussed occurrences that could affect Pakistan’s future economic trajectory is the (unannounced) decision by the UAE government to dissuade Pakistani males, above 40 years of…
Restore macroeconomic stability to revive private sector credit
Since the 2008 economic crisis, the private sector’s contribution to economic growth has been marginal, replaced in large part public sector projects and CPEC (China Pakistan Economic Corridor). This has…
Some economic advice for the PM
The first thing perhaps that the PM needs to understand is that the over-board monetary austerity – over-emphasis on policy rate to control inflation – is more a cause than…
Radical economic transformation
One of the questions, especially after the February 8, 2024 fiasco, is what the big picture thinking of Pakistani decision-makers is. Today, I wanted to explore one theory. The plan…
HEC chairman calls for collective efforts to unlock economic potential of AJK
Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) Chairman Prof. Dr Mukhtar Ahmed on Thursday underscored the critical importance of collaborative endeavors to unleash the untapped potential of Azad Jammu and Kashmir,…
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…
Exiting the economic quagmire: a call to action
Pakistan finds itself ensnared in a period of stagnant growth. If the World Bank’s projection of GDP growth for the next two years is correct, the average growth over four…
Global conflicts, economic uncertainties
2024 emerged as a comparatively optimistic period in contrast to the challenging preceding years marked by Covid-19 pandemic. In its aftermath, global economy faced significant upheavals, with numerous businesses shutting…
Claims of economic improvement
The narrative of the stakeholders today is that there has been a noticeable uptick in various macroeconomic indicators – those that relate to the productive sectors (agriculture, industry), those that…
What economic challenges loom ahead?
As Pakistan is getting ready to usher in a new government, the nation's economic trajectory is a focus of attention. The question that looms is whether the change of guard…
