Shahid Kardar

A worrying development is the rising share of indirect taxes in FBR revenues, which is making the tax system more regressive. Updated 08 Jun, 2022 08:03am

The state has become a hostage to the perceptions of interest groups on how our political, bureaucratic and economic... Published 07 Oct, 2018 07:16am

The amplification of inequalities has been the result of the nature and composition of our economic growth. Published 30 Sep, 2018 06:34am

The fiscally irresponsible budget for 2018-19 is expected to worsen both the external and domestic imbalances. Updated 11 Oct, 2018 12:42pm

The question is why the path of ordinances has been chosen rather than including the tax reforms in the Finance Bill. Updated 10 Apr, 2018 08:08am

An IMF report says the CPEC should be slowed down so that buildup of external liabilities remains more manageable. Updated 19 Mar, 2018 08:05am

A skewed distribution of wealth and incomes cannot sustain the growth momentum. Published 30 Jan, 2018 01:38am

As we tiptoe into the IMF’s parlour, will we get a frosty reception? Updated 05 Dec, 2017 11:43am

The present crisis is deeper and likely to be a more protracted one. Published 28 Nov, 2017 06:54am

If strong actions are not taken immediately, reserves could fall significantly below safe levels. Published 26 Sep, 2017 01:50am

By no stretch of the imagination is the KSE index a measure of the economy as a whole. Updated 22 Aug, 2017 09:04am

A major part of the solution to our problems lies in reducing the footprint of the state in the economy. Published 07 Aug, 2017 02:30am

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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