Economy

By Mehtab Haider - Although, Pakistan’s external account seems in comfortable position mainly because of debt creating dollar inflows during last two years rule of PML-N but internal accounts

By Mehtab Haider - Pakistan’s cash-bleeding energy sector cannot overcome crisis like mode on permanent basis without resolving the monster of circular debt that had again re-emerged and peaked to over Rs 370 billion

By Mehtab Haider - Pakistan has faced innumerable losses in the ongoing war against terrorism by rendering sacrifices of precious human lives as well as bearing massive economic losses. This debate is over in our beloved

By Mehtab Haider - Attached with stringent conditions, China has agreed to execute $45.6 billion projects in Pakistan mainly in areas of energy and infrastructure. The stringent conditionalities include obtaining guarantee from Pakistan

By Mehtab Haider - Pakistan’s fiscal woes cannot be overcome without undertaking drastic and tough reforms in the tax collection machinery of the country known as Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). The FBR failed in implementing

By Mehtab Haider - Lingering uncertainty on political horizon of the country due

By Mehtab Haider - The devastating floods have played havoc mainly in Punjab and some other parts of the country, inflicting a colossal financial loss to the tune of Rs 400 to Rs 500 billion to the economy as well as people

By Aqeel Akbar Chaudhry –  Microfinance is generally perceived to be a silver bullet to initiate innovative solutions towards ending poverty. Poverty is a complex problem, which is perpetuated by weak human capital, lack of opportunities for social mobility, and restricted access to resources, amongst many other factors. Microfinance is supposed to provide the most […]

By Ali Khizar –  An economic comparison between India and Pakistan They may have a multitude of differences, but one thing that Nawaz and Modi have in common is their business friendly approach. Their star performance in their respective states (PML-N in Punjab and BJP in Gujarat) has led to landslide victories through the electoral […]

By Ali Khizar –   Dar’s economy of numbers There was visible hustle bustle in the economic corridors and business houses upon the formation of the PML-N government last year. The investors welcomed a change from the allegedly corrupt and inept PPP government, and had high hopes from the business friendly Sharif government. There was […]