Pakistan’s IT economy
THOUGH the IT sector in Pakistan has had a rough couple of years recently, the industry’s overall growth in the past 10 to 15 years has been striking. In fact,…
The state of Pakistan’s economy
Miftah Ismail, the finance minister during the tail end of the PML-N tenure under the prime ministership of Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, referred to the 28 February relief package announced by…
End of Iran sanctions waivers to hit Indian economy
The end on Thursday of US sanctions waivers for purchases of Iranian oil is likely to hit India's economy hard, increasing fuel costs and quickening inflation, analysts say. Last May,…
China could put reforms on hold to boost economy
President Xi Jinping hailed China's "reconstructive reforms" in a New Year speech, but the sorely needed changes could be put on ice in favour of averting a potentially devastating economic…
Business as usual for Australian economy under new PM
Scott Morrison is respected by investors and his elevation to Australian prime minister is a good outcome, analysts say, with the latest bout of political instability unlikely to hurt the…
The failing economy
The current election euphoria in the country is beginning to exact its toll on country's economy. The numbers are worrisome, which will worsen as we move towards the election day.…
Trade conflict already sapping German economy
An industrial powerhouse built on massive exports and a gigantic car industry, Germany is among the nations that most sensitive to mounting trade tensions between the United States and other…
Data services: Economy needs streamlining
No national policy can be comprehensive and durable unless backed by robust data derived from reliable sources and made available in a timely manner to policy managers. It may be…
Caretakers and the economy
Caretaker Finance Minister Shamshad Akhtar took oath on 5 June, and, reportedly, began work the same day. There is little doubt that, unlike Ishaq Dar and Miftah Ismail, she is…
Economy facing mounting problems
The 11-month balance of payments data released last week by the SBP has borne out the apprehension that the external account deficit is headed for a surge beyond expectations. As…
