The slowdown in real economy
Over the past month, it seems that the feel-good factor has returned. The stock market is in a bullish run and the currency is relatively stable. There are some small…
Budgets and the real economy
THE annual budgets of the federal and provincial governments should make a significant impact on the real economy, financial variables, social sectors, poverty and income distribution and finally make up…
The real economy
His voice is likely to be drowned out by the (symbolic) protests of the opposition, but the federal minister for finance will nevertheless present the budget today in the National…
Realistically speaking, the economy has improved
Making comments on financial issues without any expertise in the subject matter or without receiving concurrence from the experts has become a widely adopted approach. Recently, I saw numerous remarks…
Economy: the reality gap
Never in the country's history have we witnessed and still witnessing such a wide reality gap on the performance of Pakistan's Economy. Interesting division appears to have taken place among…
Is the economy really growing?
All is not what it seems. The budget and the Economic Survey have come wrapped in a tale that doesn’t hold together very well under close examination. Consider the narrative…
Pakistan’s real victory is resilience
You’d think by now South Asia would’ve learned its lesson: don’t believe everything your TV anchor shouts at you—especially when said anchor seems more excited about a war movie than…
Realigning business ties with Europe
The European Union Ambassador Dr Riina Kionka is reported to have stated this Tuesday that European companies are recognising Pakistan as a potential business destination and are exploring new avenues…
Morgan Stanley raising about $680m for Japan real estate fund
Morgan Stanley is raising about 100 billion yen ($684 million) for a Japan-focused real estate fund, two people familiar with the matter said, highlighting investor interest in property as the…
Replacing hopium with reality- Part – III
Pakistan has a talented workforce that can help the country stay on the path to progress. But policymakers keep holding on to hopium, ignoring the stark realities of the country.…
