Business closures, downsizing, joblessness, recession, industry decline, market saturation, shutdowns, retrenchments, customer defection and staff attrition. This is a sample of oft-repeated words, policies and trends we have heard, read…
The devastation caused by the floods and the resulting supply shortages, along with severe import restrictions, has led to a big loss of growth in the economy. The Pakistan Bureau…
The current combination of various negative factors is likely to lead to a big exponential jump in the number of unemployed and the poor in the country. There is the…
Pakistan’s tax policy discourages individuals from self-employment or running small businesses. While salaried individuals get taxed at 35 percent tax only above an annual taxable income of Rs 75 million,…
Technology, especially digital technology is progressing at a breakneck speed. Normally we tend to assume that not much has happened in the last decade or so. But stupendous changes have…
It is needless to emphasize the significance of employment generation in the existing economic scenario of upward prices, shrinking demand, and public’s inability to provide with sustenance to family. Although…
It is needless to emphasize the significance of employment generation in the existing economic scenario of upward prices, shrinking demand, and public’s inability to provide with sustenance to family. Although…
Robust macroeconomic fundamentals lead to one ultimate goal: jobs. At least that is the theory. You go through the hoops of fiscal consolidation, current account balance, debt sustainability, and manageable…
Like a global tsunami, the coronavirus pandemic has caused a huge loss of life and taken a massive economic toll. In the US economy, skyrocketing unemployment is the most-visible sign…
Things are on the upswing for Pakistan’s economy. The government’s efforts have proved to be instrumental in not only salvaging the exports of Pakistan, but also in achieving record levels…
