This is all right
The pendulum of political ideology has not just moved from one end to the other in Pakistan. It has completely shifted its coordinates. It was not left-centre-right in the classical…
Systemic reforms
The PM has announced his six-point agenda for not only the youths of this country but also to kick start the economy. Cynics might say one thing or another but…
Turmoil exposes Indonesia’s economic vulnerability
For many Indonesians, the soy-based tempeh is a poor man's meat, so when tempeh makers went on a three-day strike this month to protest rising soybean prices, low-income people were…
Holcim sees positive signs in India, its biggest market
Holcim, the world's largest cement maker, is cautiously optimistic about the outlook for its biggest market, India, saying demand could pick up thanks to government spending on infrastructure ahead of…
Re-elected Merkel expected to stick to euro discipline
Germany will remain the champion of budget discipline in Europe, as re-elected chancellor Angela Merkel is likely to soften her stance only marginally if she enters into a grand coalition…
Aztec tiger wheezes as Mexico’s sprinting economy slows
Mexico has been a star among emerging economies, attracting investors with its skilled workers, numerous free-trade agreements and good infrastructure. Lately, though, the country once described as the Aztec tiger…
MPS: introspection, at last
The period beginning September 5 has been significant because, first, the World Economic Forum released its Global Competitiveness Report (GCR) 2013-14 showing Pakistan's slide from 124th place in global ranking…
Moment of opportunity
In setting his priorities at the outset of his tenure Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif emphasized that the economy and energy crisis would receive his urgent attention, as would the removal…
Stagflation feared
The much-awaited programme of IMF has been approved by its Executive Board in Washington DC. Pakistan has been given access to the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) to the extent of…
Unwanted milestones
Over the past few months, Pakistan`s economy has crossed three unhappy milestones of sorts: The rupee finally crossed the 100 to a dollar mark, having lost over 10pc in its…
