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In the eye of a perfect storm

As the conflict-ridden global front carries on, Pakistan grapples with its first wave of supply disruptions as domestic oil prices rise by Rs55 per...

09.03.2026 40

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Opportunity comes knocking

Pakistan’s capital market is poised to enter a faster and more efficient phase as the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) transitions from a T 2 to a T 1...

27.01.2026 20

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Fiscal consolidation has come at cost of critical investments in infrastructure, education, and health

Pakistan’s present geoeconomic and geopolitical position appears well placed to benefit from the emerging “non-hegemonic multilateral” world...

09.09.2025 30

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Finance: Leveraging global markets

As Washington and Beijing jostle for influence, Islamabad is quietly refining a survival strategy — one that trades allegiance for leverage, turning...

19.08.2025 30

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A sobering climate shock

The catastrophic cloudburst in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on August 15 was not just another monsoon tragedy. It was a stark reminder that when governance...

19.08.2025 70

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External economy woes

The crackdown launched late last month against the smuggling of hard currencies out of Pakistan has checked speculative demand for dollars. However,...

12.08.2025 30

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The plight of Pakistani workers

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) held the policy rate at 11 per cent on July 30. While slowing inflation and forex reserves recovery have given...

05.08.2025 20

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Finance: Beneath the privatisation push

AS Pakistan races to meet the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) conditions, two iconic state institutions — the Utility Stores Corporation (USC)...

29.07.2025 10

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Between costs and credit

In just over two weeks, Pakistan has endured a dual economic shock — sharply rising fuel prices and sweeping tax enforcement measures — deepening...

22.07.2025 20

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Finance: Foresight amid global shocks

Pakistan’s external economy is walking a tightrope. Despite temporary relief from a surge in remittances and renewed International Monetary Fund...

24.06.2025 20

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Relying on temporary measures, external financial support merely postpones inevitable reckoning

As the budget nears amidst India’s continued abeyance regarding water-sharing under the Indus Water Treaty, it seems evident that Pakistan must...

27.05.2025 10

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Economic perils may push policymakers to introduce stricter tax measures

The World Bank has affirmed that the Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan does not permit unilateral suspension — a stance Pakistan has...

20.05.2025 20

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Swift resolution of water-related disputes inecessary to improve country’s political climate

Whether India will heed the counsel of global powers, including the United States, and how it will interpret Pakistan’s warning of a “swift,...

06.05.2025 20

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Govt must focus on improving its foreign exchange reserves if it hopes to protect hard-earned stability amid rising global tensions

These are turbulent times for global trade. India and Pakistan are struggling with rising tensions due to the Pahalgam attack; the Middle East crisis...

29.04.2025 10

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Despite positive efforts, sustained progress hinges on fundamental actions such as restoring political stability

Overseas Pakistanis continue to be a lifeline for the country, consistently sending increasing amounts of foreign exchange. In a promising sign, the...

22.04.2025 20

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With industries set to grow far below expectations, suppressed demand appears inevitable

The Asian Development Bank has projected a 2.5 per cent growth in Pakistan’s economy for the current fiscal year ending in June. Although the State...

15.04.2025 20

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Without fiscal discipline, country will remain trapped in vicious cycle of debt, economic stagnation

Tax collection in Pakistan remains below its potential, yet growth in tax revenues over the past decade has been notable. In the fiscal year 2013-14,...

08.04.2025 40

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Challenges to industrial growth

During the last quarter of this fiscal year, beginning April 1, Pakistan’s industrial sector may see a stronger policy push for growth as the...

25.03.2025 40

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As policymakers navigate IMF negotiations, remittances remain crucial pillar of economic support

The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) slipped to $11.1 billion on March 7 from $11.25bn at the end of February, the...

18.03.2025 30

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Shaping up the economy

During this fiscal year, both remittances and exports are doing better than before, but signs of foreign investment leapfrogging to the next big level...

18.02.2025 100

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This fiscal year could help govt keep its cost of domestic debt servicing low, reduce its need for borrowing from banks

PAKISTAN’S total foreign exchange reserves rose to $16.04 billion by the end of January 2025 from $13.99bn in June 2024, according to the State Bank...

11.02.2025 30

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Splurging of public money continues, which may necessitate govt borrowing to increase again

Pakistan’s Foreign Office adjusted its position — within a week — on US President Donald Trump’s announcement about retrieving leftover...

04.02.2025 20

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With millions of ordinary Pakistanis unemployed and below the poverty line, all energies must be focused on economic growth this year

Pakistan’s deep state is watching every action of the second Trump administration in the US cautiously. PTI, the main opposition party, thinks the...

28.01.2025 20

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National security, broader alignment with emerging world order seen as Pakistan’s new priorities

National security and broader alignment with the emerging world order have emerged as Pakistan’s new priorities, something politicians and the...

21.01.2025 10

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Uraan plan must prioritise food security, female empowerment to incur any meaningful change in country

The United Arab Emirates has agreed to roll over its $2 billion debt due for repayment this month. This decision should help the State Bank keep the...

14.01.2025 30

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Pakistan’s internal issues paired with external challenges merit charter of economy

Pakistan’s external sector is in trouble. Growth in exports is losing steam, and imports are growing, expanding the trade deficit. The country’s...

06.01.2025 30

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Inflationary success — an illusion in real terms

Only real gentlemen can win the hearts of proud, beautiful women. Only economic wizards can dare court price stability. Reaching the goal takes...

31.12.2024 3

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