Jawaid Bokhari

The role of the middle class and youth in the political economy is being redefined in many ways including the... Published 16 May, 2022 05:20am

As financial constraints mount, the over-ambitious planned federal development spending is being slashed, ... Published 09 May, 2022 07:26am

Facing unprecedented challenges, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, helped by the leading coalition partner — Pakistan... Published 02 May, 2022 06:54am

Pseudo nationalist sentiments have resurfaced following the persistent assertion by PTI Chairman Imran Khan that he... Published 25 Apr, 2022 07:05am

The last PML-N government had succeeded in achieving moderately high economic growth with subdued inflation and... Published 18 Apr, 2022 06:44am

Karachi contributes a major share of revenue to the provincial exchequer and it should be a matter of concern for MQM-P... Published 11 Apr, 2022 06:49am

Measured by the level of external trade, foreign investment and international financial linkages, Pakistan’s... Published 04 Apr, 2022 07:22am

The social sector approach of growth policy hinges on human development and human welfare. Updated 28 Mar, 2022 09:30am

Policymakers are constantly trailing behind the march of events, lacking a grip over the evolving situation. Updated 21 Mar, 2022 10:09am

Pakistan’s external sector will come under further pressure from higher global inflation and sluggish growth of world economy. Updated 14 Mar, 2022 10:27am

To be meaningful, local governments should have a set of core functions and broad powers for self-governance. Updated 07 Mar, 2022 11:01am

The outlook for exports remains a source of concern for policymakers. Updated 28 Feb, 2022 09:59am

Only 7pc of firms in Pakistan raise finance from formal credit lending institutions, according to a World Bank Enterprises Survey. Published 21 Feb, 2022 07:07am

The central bank has no option but to build upon its capacity to make a success of the controversial autonomy. Updated 14 Feb, 2022 08:30am

The underlying message for political parties is that people matter, more so in these turbulent times — mudslinging does not help. Updated 07 Feb, 2022 07:28am

Opportunities from LG elections may eventually unleash the potential for things to move in the right direction. Updated 31 Jan, 2022 09:23am

Pakistan’s technology exports have grown 15pc per year since 2020 and are expected to reach $3.5bn in 2022... Published 24 Jan, 2022 08:18am

The actual level of SBP autonomy will likely be determined more by prevailing economic and political developments. Updated 17 Jan, 2022 08:33am

Whatever rights an individual, cultural minority, community or political party .... Published 10 Jan, 2022 05:58am

As the ground realities indicate, the challenges are enormous. Updated 03 Jan, 2022 09:05am