Once in an IMF programme, the government will have to wade deep into it, and own the process. Updated Apr 18, 2019 08:20am

The data is not the only indication that the present state of difficulties is set to continue for at least another year. Updated Apr 11, 2019 08:34am

The water and power development authority’s seismic design parameters indicate they may be woefully inadequate Updated Apr 07, 2019 03:28pm

It's during periods of adjustment that the populace is called upon to make large sacrifices because of higher inflation. Updated Apr 04, 2019 06:27pm

A total of 712 accounts and 390 pages have been taken down in an ongoing effort against ‘coordinated inauthentic Published Apr 02, 2019 06:42am

There are numerous other places where the finance minister was trying to manufacture optimism using the same data Published Mar 28, 2019 07:21am

What a moment to arrive into a new job! Updated Mar 21, 2019 04:32pm

In one area after another, we are seeing a magic-bullet approach to tackling chronic and intractable problems. Updated Mar 14, 2019 10:00am

Some work is being done, but it appears to be haphazard and driven by contingency. Updated Mar 10, 2019 11:01am

Continued escalation means making a point beyond demonstration of capability. Updated Mar 01, 2019 09:36am

Compared to the first half period last year, this year we have what is known as a primary deficit. Updated Feb 21, 2019 09:04am

The period of indecision and vacillation has to end and a period of decisive policy action has to begin. Updated Feb 14, 2019 09:23am

How did expenditure growth stay the same despite a sharp reduction in development expenditure in September mini budget? Updated Jan 31, 2019 08:22am

So long as the trade deficit remains in place Pakistan will never be able to afford economic growth. Updated Jan 24, 2019 08:24am

The fall in the trade numbers is once again coming in the midst of an epic contraction of the economy. Updated Jan 17, 2019 10:04am

Arif Naqvi of Abraaj Capital advising govt; labour cost not core problem in SOEs. Updated Jan 12, 2019 09:47am

This is not the only time basic numerical literacy is required before launching an analytical ship into unknown waters. Updated Jan 10, 2019 08:10am

The year will be remembered as the year Dar’s growth rates unravelled. Updated Jan 21, 2019 11:08pm

Are we now moving back to an era of high subsidies in order to promote growth? Updated Jan 03, 2019 02:57pm

JIT reports have been received with scepticism by courts but to lay people the schemes described are simple. Updated Apr 08, 2019 01:49pm