Water economy
As much as half the world’s water supply is being stolen, with agriculture responsible for much of that, according to a new study. Writing in the journal Nature Sustainability, an…
Politics and the economy
Economic discourse in Pakistan has unfortunately become more polarised, toxic and partisan. Every single outcome, if it is favourable, is strongly defended by the government of the day but painted…
The economy of relocation
Pakistan’s economy has remained predominantly import based all through the past seven decades. However, since the country’s ability to mobilize hard currencies needed to finance these imports has consistently remained…
The economy of relocation
Pakistan’s economy has remained predominantly import based all through the past seven decades. However, since the country’s ability to mobilize hard currencies needed to finance these imports has consistently remained…
Pakistan and the global economy
The long-term effects of nearly two years of Covid-19 on the global economy have begun to unfold, biting governments, the elite, middle class and the poor. Governments are facing protests from the people hurt…
Focusing on Afghan economy
SOUTH ASIA is home to 1.94 billion people of which 39 million, around two per cent, live in Afghanistan. In terms of population, Afghanistan seems to be an insignificant part…
A stagnant economy
A REVIEW of our economic data for this century triggers utter gloom. On almost all key indicators, we have either regressed or stagnated even while Bangladesh and India have made…
The tech-enabled economy
It is unfortunate that Pakistan has become a slow-growth economy for several years, primarily owing to substandard leadership that has reigned over the last seven decades. This has made our…
Amazon and the economy
Amazon is one of the best online marketplaces that you can use to sell and buy products. It opens the door to millions of sellers online to help them grow…
Managing the economy
For successful economic diplomacy, Pakistan will have to work out its trade policies, domestic distribution of foreign economic assistance, product sophistication and diversification, and business environment. For starters, Pakistan will…
