The concessions showered on the Chinese have surely set a benchmark other investors could demand. Updated Jul 17, 2017 01:41pm

A deformed tax structure has spawned many beneficiaries who will resist any attempt to recalibrate it. Published Jul 04, 2017 07:13am

The state has little available for investments to enhance the quality of the nation’s human capital. Published Oct 13, 2015 03:32am

It is difficult to discern the economic and financial justification for the new $500m bond issue. Published Sep 29, 2015 03:01am

Trade with China has benefited us but genuine concerns remain. Published Sep 15, 2015 02:20am

Arbitrary taxes on energy, internet, school fees, cars, bank transactions, plane tickets — the list grows by the hour Published Sep 01, 2015 05:15am

The IMF, World Bank and Asian Development Bank are abettors of the government’s window-dressing scheme. Published Aug 18, 2015 02:10am

People are contesting the data on the basis of which deceleration in the rate of inflation is being claimed. Published Aug 04, 2015 06:36am

There is a need to change the way we think about trade and traditional export destinations. Updated Jul 21, 2015 05:24pm

The most important aspect following privatisation will be the need for a strong regulatory capacity. Published Jul 07, 2015 10:58am

The most important aspect following privatisation will be the need for a strong regulatory capacity. Published Jul 07, 2015 06:37am

Our lopsided priorities have made social mobility impossible for society’s marginalised sections. Published Jun 23, 2015 05:32am

This budget falls short of the need to create a light-touch tax milieu for existing taxpayers. Published Jun 09, 2015 02:03am

The complaints of the formal taxpaying sectors regarding the FBR’s treatment of them are worrying. Published May 26, 2015 01:49am

Why on earth would any province impose or increase a tax to muster additional resources for the centre to spend? Published May 12, 2015 02:37am

A sale of additional shares of HBL cannot lead to improvement in operational efficiency. Published Apr 28, 2015 02:50am

Economic development benefits in the last decade have largely accrued to the richer and more educated. Updated Apr 14, 2015 03:23am

The crisis of the industrial structure today is an outcome of the piecemeal opening up of the trading sector. Updated Apr 01, 2015 01:36am

Taxpayers have to contend with different authorities for different taxes. Published Mar 17, 2015 01:36am

The reference to Swiss banks deflects the focus from the real issue. Published Mar 03, 2015 01:45am