Stories by Farooq Arby

Forex crowding out

The SBP must reassess its market interventions.

Updated 12 Nov, 2026 04:59pm

Tax game

Traders are smarter than the FBR. This should be recognised.

Published 12 Oct, 2026 06:43am

Why only JI?

JI’s strength comes from organisation rather than the ballot box.

Published 10 Sep, 2026 06:39am

Exchange rate dilemma

Policymakers try to keep the exchange rate artificially stable.

Published 01 Aug, 2026 05:36am

Growth & government

Pakistan needs a new growth paradigm.

Published 11 Jul, 2026 06:23am

Fiscal federalism

Resources shouldn’t be taken back from the provinces.

Published 18 Jun, 2026 06:32am

Taxing targets

Indiscriminate taxation weakens legitimacy.

Published 01 Jun, 2026 07:21am

Neutrality imperative

Survival will not depend on choosing sides.

Published 03 May, 2026 07:12am

Engineered stability

A credible exchange rate must balance three imperatives.

Updated 03 Apr, 2026 06:55am