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…
In the medium term, addressing Pakistan’s balance of payment problem requires a policy framework centered on facilitating private sector investment, both domestic and international. A stable political and economic environment…
Finally, pricing reform in the gas sector is in sight. The summary has been moved, and prices are likely to increase soon (before the IMF review). The gas circular debt…
If there is one thing the oil and coal industries can agree upon, it’s that the solution to the current global energy crisis is more fossil fuels. This was the…
The Khan administration has taken several fiscal and monetary measures during its less than eight month tenure, at an estimated cost of over 150 billion rupees to the treasury as…
Agriculture has historically served as the backbone of Pakistan’s economy. At the time of Partition, the share of agriculture in the GDP was 53 percent. Today, it directly contributes almost…
As Chairman FBR I was handling the issue of withdrawal of zero rating for sales tax on five export-oriented sectors it was then that I realized that price of electricity…
Pakistan is a relatively new player in global LNG market, but has quickly become a major importer. Depleting indigenous gas reserves and a transition towards cleaner and cheaper power generation…
Despite its contributions to the national economy and the country’s agriculture sector at large, the fertilizer industry in Pakistan often finds itself at the receiving end of criticism. The fertilizer…
Pakistan’s agriculture sector provides food security to the nation, livelihood to rural population, and it is a source of income for businesses related to seeds, pesticides, fertilizers, machinery and equipment,…
