Our food export paradox
Pakistan’s food export sector is a story of paradoxes: while boasting record-breaking breakthroughs, it remains overshadowed by systemic inefficiencies that threaten its long-term sustainability. As I reflect on the recent…
Making 2024 count economically
A pivotal year which may become a turning point for Pakistan’s economy, 2024 saw significant progress in achieving macroeconomic stabilisation. The country made strides in controlling inflation, reducing interest rates,…
From waste to wealth ( Part – I )
With its vast agricultural base and rapidly urbanising population, Pakistan generates over 650 million metric tons (MT) of agricultural waste and 23 million MT of municipal solid waste annually. Imagine…
This year’s economic scorecard
The year 2024 represents a critical juncture for Pakistan’s economy, characterised by a confluence of significant challenges and emerging opportunities. Throughout this period, Pakistan encountered a range of obstacles arising…
Untamed economy
The State Bank of Pakistan’s latest interest rate cut, on Monday, by another two per cent to 13 per cent in response to demands from segments of the business community…
Invisible farmers
Women are the backbone of Pakistan’s agricultural sector, constituting a significant portion of the labour force. Despite their indispensable role, they face persistent challenges, including constrained ownership of resources, wage…
The fragile balance of US-China trade
After decades of facilitating and even encouraging China’s rise, the dramatic shift by the US to a policy of containment could gather pace when Donald Trump takes over on January…
Need for institutional reforms
Pakistan’s economy has started showing positive signs of recovery and resilience after years of grappling with inflationary pressures, fiscal imbalances, and external debt challenges. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS)…
Climate change & finance strategy
This new finance goal is an insurance policy for humanity, amid worsening climate impacts hitting every country. But like any insurance policy – it only works – if premiums are paid…
‘Retaliate’: Trump tariff talk spurs global jitters, preparations
Donald Trump’s tariff threats have rattled foreign businesses and governments, with many fearing it could signal the opening salvo of an all-out trade war when he returns to the White…
