Emerging challenges to the economy
The budget 2024-25 formulated to qualify for the 25th IMF programme has been passed by the parliament. Now the IMF bailout programme is very much in sight. In the market,…
Global economy: China anchor of stability
Amid numerous challenges faced by the global economy, China, as the world’s second-largest economy, continues to serve as an “anchor of stability” and “source of momentum” for global economic development,…
Trump victory to reverberate through global economy
Donald Trump’s victory in the race to become the next US president will, if confirmed, have economic consequences for the rest of the world that are likely to be deep…
Emerging technologies for innovation
With a population of over 240 million, more than 60 per cent of which is under the age of 30, Pakistan is at a crucial moment in its developmental journey.…
Charting a path to an export-driven economy
Pakistan’s economy remains trapped in a vicious boom-bust cycle, struggling to achieve sustained growth and resilience. A glaring consequence of this instability is the recurring need for external financial support,…
Emerging negative factors
There is an air of general optimism about the economy today. The Extended Fund Facility of $7 billion was approved by the IMF Executive Board almost two weeks ago. The…
The economy needs a reset
The government is all primed to sign a new IMF deal and celebrate more debt. Yet, it needs to reflect why we are in an endless loop of near default…
And Action! Amazon leans into video in emerging Europe’s online marketplace fight Anna Koper,
Amazon and Temu are taking different tacks to challenge Poland’s online marketplace leader Allegro, with the US e-commerce giant leaning into video and the fashion-focused Chinese company relying on low…
Very critical 2020s: existential threats and global economy
‘The 2020s are almost halfway over and are on course to be the most difficult decade for the global economy since the 1930s. Every finance minister and central bank governor…
There’s need to focus on economy
Breaking a two-week impasse following elections, Pakistan’s political power-brokers, after extensive negotiations, have reached an agreement to form a new coalition government with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) to lead the centre supported by…
