Between a rock and a hard place
The ‘inconclusive’ discussions between Islamabad and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission on the second...
Nasir Jamal
Inflation pains
‘No other policy, including the hikes in the interest rates, has created a greater impact on growth than the drive to...
THE PROBLEM WITH BUZDAR
If Buzdar falls, he will drag his leader with him. And Imran Khan, it seems, understands that only too well.
Punjab failing to boost tax collection
The provincial tax authorities collected Rs104.6 billion in the first half of 2019-20.
SBP shouldn’t downplay this government’s failures
A central bank can do only so much to revive an anaemic economy.
Politics-sugar barons nexus shortchanges consumer, farmer
Sweetener industry is helped by favourable govt policies that restrict competition and reward uncompetitive practices.
Betting on hot money
Foreign portfolio investment has strengthened the value of the rupee and built the SBP’s foreign exchange reserves.
Tax drive blamed for slump in car sales
"Out of every 100 car buyers in the past years, 48 used to be tax non-filers," says a top executive.
Incentives in the works to diversify exports
Strategic framework will look beyond traditional zero-rated export sectors.
Don’t expect uniform cut, fertiliser makers warn govt after GIDC waiver
"You shouldn’t expect us to pay the subsidy from our pockets," says an Engro official.
Why circular debt isn’t dying away
The issue of power-sector arrears cannot be resolved through periodic hikes in electricity prices
Hyundai-Nishat begins truck production
This news comes at a time when automobile sales in the country are rapidly plummeting.
Punjab squandering another chance
The province should focus on mobilising tax revenues to reduce its reliance on federal transfers.
CPEC moving into high gear
The second phase focuses on industrialisation, socio-economic development, agriculture modernisation and tourism
A Dysfunctional ECP
THIS was a happening year. Indeed, it was. But under the debris of all the important economic and political...
Anaemic growth under civilian rule
The country has seen two elected governments complete their terms since the last period of military rule ended in...
Not-so-special economic zones
Global experience shows that Special Economic Zones (SEZs), geographically defined and delimited areas to set up...
Economy to grow by 3.5pc, says Baqir
SBP Governor Dr Reza Baqir says the government had already implemented tough and unpopular decisions.
Poor showing on HDI
More than 38pc of the country’s population lives in multidimensional poverty while 12.9pc faces the risk ...
A long battle
The entire stabilisation is based on shaky ground.