Dr Abdul Wahid

Dissecting the capital erosion

The preferential treatment given to certain special interest groups, coupled with excessive taxation and documentation Updated 24 Jul, 2023 08:38am

Real estate speculations

In Islamabad, the cost per square foot of an open plot in 2012 was Rs1,120 but has now crossed Rs7,000. Published 15 May, 2023 07:04am

Persistent inequalities

Over 360,000 people are currently trapped in bonded labour in Pakistan Published 01 May, 2023 08:01am

Deep-rooted differences

Despite strong ties, Pakistan has been unable to significantly benefit from its relationship with China owing to incompatibilities Updated 29 Apr, 2023 05:32pm

Inflation myths of Ramazan

An increase in regional trade of in-demand food items and a more efficient supply chain could curb higher prices during the holy month. Updated 10 Apr, 2023 09:25am

Finance: Poisoned chalice of informal borrowing

Informal borrowing could use aggressive tactics to collect repayments, making borrowers feel pressured to repay quickly and creating long-term issues. Updated 03 Apr, 2023 10:45am

Finance: The history of land ownership

The religious-political economy of the country has led to the wealth and influence of the zamindars Published 20 Mar, 2023 07:05am

The cost of the shadow economy

Informal setups are backed by special interest groups through a complex mix of tax laws and regulatory compliances for the formal sector. Published 13 Mar, 2023 08:04am

Real estate as an economic bogeyman

The market is driven by speculative investments, information cascades, and media conditioning under state patronage. Updated 20 Feb, 2023 10:26am