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Shahid Kardar

Shahid Kardar

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Bank domination

Commercial banks have become the easiest channel through which government finances its fiscal deficit.

11.09.2026 80

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Shahid Kardar

World Bank’s ‘magical discovery’

For decades, the World Bank championed decentralisation. Now that narrative has changed.

13.07.2026 150

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Shahid Kardar

IMF report: light on substance

A fundamental weakness in the report is the reluctance to admit the role of external agencies.

01.12.2025 100

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Shahid Kardar

Industrial policy a relic

Pakistan does not need more attempts at assisting, through subsidies and protection, industries which cannot stand on their own feet.

12.09.2025 100

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Shahid Kardar