Aspirations for a paradigm shift
The Economic Outreach Initiative is predicated on the premise that the nation’s military security...
Nasir Jamal
Millers denying billions to cane growers producing high sucrose content crop
The Punjab and Sindh govts have not enforced the law requiring mill owners to pay quality premium for such crops.
The gas cess predicament lingers on
Almost all the companies covered by the GIDC law have individually filed review petitions with the Supreme Court.
Footprints: Basmati battle
At present, India has 65 per cent and Pakistan 35pc share in the world basmati rice trade.
Increasing the size of the pie
Women and young people disproportionately remain out of the financial system.
Microfinance industry marginally shrank under Covid impact
LAHORE: Pakistan’s microfinance industry shrank marginally by 0.7 percent in terms of its gross loan portfolio...
Sugarcane crushing, payments: Punjab drags its feet on amending law to penalise errant mills
In July, the premier had directed the govt to introduce legislation in three weeks to ensure the start of the harvest on time.
The question marks persist
Nepra and CPPA-G aside, few have confidence in the success of the plan, which largely ignores the concerns of industry, public.
A new reform paradigm in Punjab
An effective public finance management system brings long-lasting benefits in the shape of inclusive institutions.
The harder part begins now
Unnecessary hype on small wins will not help, even politically.
Changing repayment behaviour of small borrowers
"Borrowers are neither signing up for (debt) relief nor repaying their loans," says one CEO.
Govt plans to fill the gap in development investment by roping in private capital
The actual annual development fund utilisation has dropped by a whopping 43pc in two years.
Optics over substance
The actual annual development fund utilisation has dropped by a whopping 43pc in two years.
Need for innovation in agriculture
Leveraging drone technology alone will enable farmers to increase their productivity through improved pest management.
Focusing on the small guy
Smeda authorities have requested the government to not privatise the SME Bank or even if it is sold the buyer should...
Reluctance to provide new loans
Bankers couldn't avoid restructuring of existing loans but in case of new financing, only viable companies will be chosen.
Hurdles faced by NPHP
At best, the scheme will help the wealthy declare and unlock their investment stuck in land for the last couple of years.
Making independent credit checks easier
‘It is not the job of the SBP to run a credit information bureau; its job is to regulate the private bureaus'.
Shrinking spending
The provincial development strategy hinges on how the pandemic evolves over the next six months.
Punjab changes pension regime to save Rs59.1bn in three years
Cabinet has approved changes to minimum voluntary retirement age.