The fiscally irresponsible budget for 2018-19 is expected to worsen both the external and domestic imbalances. Updated Aug 09, 2018 08:11am

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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