Claims of economic improvement
The narrative of the stakeholders today is that there has been a noticeable uptick in various macroeconomic indicators – those that relate to the productive sectors (agriculture, industry), those that…
Improvement in balance of payments
The balance of payments for the month of August 2022 shows a visible improvement. Not only has the current account deficit fallen sharply by 42% in relation to the level…
Public debt burden
The State Bank of Pakistan has recently released estimates of the stock of debt of the country as of the end of 2024-25. The total debt is estimated at Rs…
Rewiring the supply chain
In today’s global economy, supply chain transparency has become essential. International buyers, regulatory bodies and consumers now demand traceability and ethical sourcing. Failing to meet these standards risks exclusion from…
Identity for all
In a country marked by a large population, widespread poverty, fragmented service delivery and vast informal sectors, a robust identity infrastructure is an essential catalyst for improving service delivery. NARA…
The collapse of a curriculum
That the so-called Single National Curriculum (SNC), introduced by the PTI government, was an exercise in futility is no longer news. Many critics, including me, have long highlighted its flaws.…
Rising from the meltdown
The Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BEOE) has confirmed sending 172,144 Pakistani workers abroad to different countries in the first three months of this year. That speaks of a…
An insight into country’s FDI dilemma
Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) under its banner ‘The first port of call for foreign investors’ has rolled out ‘Pakistan’s FDI Pulse’ under its signature ‘OICCI Insight’…
Need for institutional reforms
Pakistan’s economy has started showing positive signs of recovery and resilience after years of grappling with inflationary pressures, fiscal imbalances, and external debt challenges. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS)…
Global economy: China anchor of stability
Amid numerous challenges faced by the global economy, China, as the world’s second-largest economy, continues to serve as an “anchor of stability” and “source of momentum” for global economic development,…
