Dr Abdul Wahid

Dissecting the capital erosion

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

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

Persistent inequalities

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

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

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
The cost of the shadow economy

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