Sakib Sherani

Lessons from history

Lessons from history

Valuable lessons can be drawn from the experience of countries that reformed and prospered. Updated 23 Sep, 2023 09:25am
Understanding this crisis

Understanding this crisis

The current crisis is very different from past ones in nature, scope as well as severity. Updated 14 Sep, 2023 09:21am
Now or never

Now or never

Pakistan is closer than ever to becoming a ‘zombie’ state. Updated 13 Apr, 2023 09:42am
The IMF in perspective

The IMF in perspective

It would be useful to introspect if the IMF has arm-twisted Pakistan into this situation. Updated 04 Feb, 2023 09:04am
Our Latin American slide

Our Latin American slide

Human rights abuses and debt-induced economic instability could be the new norm. Updated 29 Jan, 2023 08:40am
The great wave

The great wave

The scale of destruction caused by the current disaster is truly staggering. Updated 15 Sep, 2022 10:42am
Better crisis management

Better crisis management

Stronger leadership and improved communication are needed, along with broader policy options. Updated 28 Jul, 2022 09:35am
Budgeting illusions

Budgeting illusions

Estimation errors and weak prioritisation will make the budget a non-starter for the IMF. Updated 17 Jun, 2022 08:13am
Entropy and its costs

Entropy and its costs

To achieve any meaningful measure of progress and prosperity, Pakistan has to be governed like a normal country. Updated 14 May, 2022 09:42am
A crisis like no other

A crisis like no other

The anchor of the recovery road map should be a clear and comprehensive plan for institutional and structural reforms. Updated 08 May, 2022 08:50am
Elite illusions and delusions

Elite illusions and delusions

An illusion of prosperity, built on borrowed money, is a priority over actual development. Updated 09 Dec, 2021 07:35am
Impasse with IMF?

Impasse with IMF?

The ongoing programme with the IMF is experiencing a pause rather than a derailment. Updated 02 Jul, 2021 10:23am
Budgeting with constraints

Budgeting with constraints

The budget strategy will deliver growth but raises the risk of external account stress. Updated 18 Jun, 2021 09:06am
The halo effect

The halo effect

The fixation across the divide with the headline growth rate is dangerously misplaced. Updated 04 Jun, 2021 08:29am
A redesigned programme

A redesigned programme

The design of the IMF programme has led to perverse incentives and unintended consequences. Updated 21 May, 2021 09:07am
Looking northeast

Looking northeast

By putting together and leading the $62 billion CPEC, China is playing a potentially transformational role in Pakistan’s economy. Updated 23 Apr, 2021 09:03am
Troubled waters ahead

Troubled waters ahead

Rising inflation and depleting political capital are the most obvious reasons. Updated 09 Apr, 2021 08:43am
Intrusive and misplaced

Intrusive and misplaced

The primary purpose is to make the central bank completely independent of any oversight and accountability. Updated 26 Mar, 2021 11:21am