A new year to fix the economy
Hundreds of thousands of words have been written about the economy, and how to fix it over the last many years, but not much is done, and the economy remains…
Pakistan’s blue economy
I recently attended the week-long maritime security workshop (MARSEW-6) organized at PN War College under the auspices of the Pakistan Navy. The session concluded yesterday (Dec 14), and I now…
A parallel economy
Smuggling poses an increasingly troublesome and complex challenge for Pakistan. Often labeled as an underground economy, it detrimentally affects revenue collection, fostering tax evasion and leaving a substantial dent in…
Economy on its knees
The initial euphoria of tens of billions of dollars investment by friendly countries is slowly fading away. The anxiety amongst the business community is becoming visible. The reality is that…
The economy, stupid? UK PM Sunak’s ‘only’ chance of re-election
UK leader Rishi Sunak’s hopes of turning around his beleaguered Conservative party’s fortunes before a likely general election next year hinge on a British economic recovery, observers say. Several resets…
IMF review & state of economy
I expect an agreement on the review to come within this week, so, any day now. I can say that Pakistani authorities, the Minister of Finance, they deserve credit for…
The slowdown in real economy
Over the past month, it seems that the feel-good factor has returned. The stock market is in a bullish run and the currency is relatively stable. There are some small…
Towards a technology-driven economy
In today’s world, technology has emerged as the driving force behind socioeconomic development. Its transformative impact is evident across various sectors, influencing economic growth, education, healthcare and governance. Many disruptive…
The economy under Nawaz — a review
Backed by a few families that suffered as their businesses were nationalized by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Nawaz Sharif was a ray of sunshine for Chiniot and Lahore’s private capital in…
Illicit trade damaging country’s economy
Smugglers employ a range of routes and tactics to engage in the illicit trade of goods in and out of Pakistan. These methods encompass land routes through the rugged mountainous…
