It is extremely unfortunate that government after government endorses the seriously flawed tax system in the country irrespective of its commitments when in opposition; and cites higher tax collections as…
The Pakistani government’s decision to raise the petroleum levy to Rs80 per litre – via amendments to the Petroleum Products (Petroleum Levy) Ordinance, 1961 – has dashed public expectations of…
New petroleum prices have been announced; there is no big increase in prices of Petrol and HSD. However, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreement requires a Rs 10 increase in…
A visibly agitated Finance Minister Miftah Ismail gave one press conference, addressed the All Parties Economic Recovery Conference and was a guest in at least five talk shows on Tuesday…
From August 1, the GoP (government of Pakistan) has reduced gasoline’s price by Rs 3.05 to Rs 227.19/litre. However, diesel’s price been increased by Rs 8.95/litre with the new price…
The country is facing a severe balance of payment crisis. With drying external sources to reroll maturing debt, it is of utmost importance to preserve the remaining reserves. That must…
The federal budget for next fiscal year is yet to be passed by parliament and rumblings against the government are loud and clear. Unlike previous years, it is not the…
During the last decade, with years of poor governance, the institutions of Pakistanis have suffered and have recorded a significant decline with some being on the verge of collapse. There…
On February 1, 2016, Pakistanis were expecting a reduction of at least Rs 15 per litre in petrol's price as Arab Light Crude Oil reached a new low in the…
As the government tabled the federal budget for FY2025–26 on June 10, it did so against a backdrop of cautious optimism. The Pakistan Economic Survey 2024–25 painted a picture of…
