Economic reforms: Part – XLVIII
Before we close the subject of fiscal federalism, we discuss the implications of the 7th NFC Award and the resulting state of fiscal affairs in the country. The Award, which…
Economic diplomacy: the elusive target
At least once every two years Ambassadors from selected countries get together for the Envoys conference. Almost always economic diplomacy is top of the agenda. From Prime Minister down they…
Economic reforms: Part-XXXXIII
The 1990 NFC made another curious recommendation, which was not part of its original TORs, but based on a reference made by the Council of Common Interests (CCI) in its…
Economic geology of CPEC: Part – II
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) did not appear in a historical vacuum, but rather emerged from the womb of historical continuum. Building upon China’s historical connections with the Pakistani side…
Economic security
Pakistan’s economic security is by far the most neglected element of our national security. For way too long, we remained focus on Pakistan’s military security. For way too long, we…
Economic reforms: Part – XXVIII
We now turn to the subject of population welfare to complete our coverage of social sectors. Nothing is more critical for long term economic and social stability of Pakistan than…
The economics of influence
In recent years, there has been a consistent increase in Chinese trade with and investment in South Asia. It has been argued that smaller states South Asia have welcome China’s…
Economic reform: Part-XXVI
The second major initiative taken in the last decade was the devolution of power to provinces under the 18th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2010. Undoubtedly, parliament made these changes in accordance…
Economic reforms
Economic notes The term ‘economic reform’ is an amorphous concept. Since the word ‘reform’ is very attractive, anything can be sold in its garb. In this article, we will explore…
Economic reforms: Part – III
Economic notes The agenda of reforms in the power sector has moved in fits and starts and remains unpredictable to this day. Its sequencing was abnormal and, as we have…
