Ammar H Khan

The flight of the rupee

From a purely demand-supply lens, it is clear that the demand for the USD far exceeds the supply that is available. Updated 07 Oct, 2023 09:17pm

The continuing consumption trap

To achieve even a 3pc growth rate, Pakistan needs additional foreign currency of an estimated $7bn annually. Updated 25 Sep, 2023 10:35am

In a nutshell: Another ‘unimaginative’ budget fuelled by debt

Plans to arrange foreign currency, as envisaged in the budget, seem to be a fantasy at best. Published 09 Jun, 2023 09:52pm

In staring contest with IMF, Dar blinks first

Decision making devoid of any data, and understanding of global macro trends, ought to end up in a disaster — as has happened in this case. Published 27 Jan, 2023 03:38pm

Daronomics: The fallacy of fixing currency price

We have seen the consequences time and again, but no lessons have ever been learned. Published 28 Sep, 2022 03:56pm

Super tax: What the state giveth, the state taketh away

The measure may address immediate solvency concerns but if reforms are not done, there will be no golden goose to cull in future. Updated 28 Jun, 2022 03:38pm

Budget 2023: Living on a prayer

The new budget is not just expansionary in nature, it also expects a substantial drop in commodity prices to square off its books. Updated 14 Jun, 2022 03:06pm

In times of high inflation, what should you invest in?

Government bonds, National Savings Scheme or the stock market: which option would best suit you? Updated 28 May, 2022 08:58am

The bungle over retail dollar deposits

Enabling direct transfers of currency from exchange company to individual’s foreign currency account will minimise cash handling. Updated 19 Oct, 2020 10:11am