BoP projections: risk and uncertainty
The year, 2022-23, closed with a truly remarkable reduction in the size of the current account deficit by 84% to just above $2.5 billion only from close to $17.5 billion…
Cotton ‘crisis’: challenges, opportunities, and way forward–II
However, the initiative faces challenges such as ensuring quality seeds, adopting advanced farming techniques, and addressing water scarcity and pest control. Collaborative efforts between the government, research institutions, and farmers…
CIE conundrum: the sequel
A few weeks ago, A-level students in Pakistan and the region received their grades for the May/June 2023 exam session. The results came as a shock to many students and…
Dysfunctional power tussle
In Pakistan, there is never any shortage of crises given our dysfunctional and unconstitutional institutional arrangements. We are very adept at creating another before an existing crisis is resolved. The…
Riphah University organised Career Counselling event
Riphah International University Organized Largest Career Counselling Event in Twin Cities Riphah International University successfully organized one of the Largest Open Houses not only in RIPHAH's history but also the…
Trade conundrum: who is at fault?
The July 2023 trade data indicates an improvement in the trade deficit – from negative 1.863 billion dollars to negative 1.607 billion dollars, a positive trend that was touted by…
Rising unemployment and falling real wages
The devastation caused by the floods and the resulting supply shortages, along with severe import restrictions, has led to a big loss of growth in the economy. The Pakistan Bureau…
