A chaotic economy
While the incumbent finance minister Miftah Ismail was still in the air on his way back, having announced successful conclusion of an understanding with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on…
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.…
Criticality of FDI
After touching a peak of over $ 8 billion in 2006-07, foreign direct investment (FDI) has been lagging in Pakistan. FDI in Pakistan averaged $2.6 billion from 2010 to 2016,…
Formidable challenge
Coronavirus has severely impacted the human lives and the economies the world over in a profound manner. The trauma of loss of human lives will be followed by loss of…
Formidable challenge
Coronavirus has severely impacted the human lives and the economies the world over in a profound manner. The trauma of loss of human lives will be followed by loss of…
Impacts of Covid-19 on foreign investors
The Overseas Investors Chambers of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) conducted among its member companies a survey this month to evaluate the impact and challenges arising out of Covid-19 on the businesses of…
Taxation hindering investment
This survey shows that international and national evidence points out that taxation and growth are negatively correlated. It is time Pakistan took this seriously and changed the adjustment and growth…
Country needs FDI
The Board of Investment (BoI) last week rolled out an investment promotion strategy for the next three years, setting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) target of $4 billion for 2020-21, $4.5…
STPF 2020-25: A review—II
Like previous documents TDAP’s role to enhance and develop Pakistan’s exports has yet again been emphasized. But unfortunately, TDAP has been playing the role of a stumbling block in unlocking…
The quest for higher exports
The federal government has constituted the prime minister-led National Export Development Board (NEDB). The board will act as a monitoring tool of the government’s policies to enhance exports and provide…
