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Adoption of IPRs in industrial sector

Intellectual property rights (IPRs) are important for developing countries for several reasons as they provide a way for businesses in these countries to protect their innovations and creations, which can…

Industrial Sector

Industrial sector

The development of industrial sector is a prerequisite for the economic growth and self-reliance. Pakistan has been able to develop a credible industrial infrastructure. The performance of overall industrial sector,…

Charade In Industrial Sector

Charade in industrial sector

The economic survey tells it all. The growth rate in industry has fallen and gone negative. Is it the power shortages or the cost of doing business that has gone…

Sectoral growth patterns in FY2023-24

The latest Pakistan Economic Survey for 2023-24, released in June, contains a comprehensive set of estimates on the multifarious features of the economy of Pakistan. This potentially makes it possible…

Reimagining the energy sector

IN the backdrop of the recent IMF deal, and renewed chatter on a Charter of Economy, much ink has also been spilled on the need to restructure Pakistan’s energy sector…

Our industrial strength

HOW can we measure the industrial strength of our country? The strength of a human being is the force exerted by his muscles. Muscular strength determines a person’s strength. While…

Industrial roadmap for Pakistan: Part – I

For decades, Pakistan has made efforts to attain macro stability. Yet, it is far from achieving it. Short-term measures such as debt rollovers and control of imports have given brief…

Industrial roadmap for Pakistan: Part – II

In Part I of this column (published yesterday – Sep 30), I stressed the need for decision-makers to support the private sector through a robust mechanism of consultation. A successful…