Ammar H Khan

Pay gap — the case of Pakistan

Pay gap — the case of Pakistan

Closing the gender wage gap necessitates providing equal educational attainment and economic opportunities for women. Updated 11 Mar, 2024 09:43am
Circular debt’s curse

Circular debt’s curse

The government and its entities are the sole buyers of electricity and gas in the country while also setting its prices. Published 26 Feb, 2024 08:44am
Depressed valuations but unloved

Depressed valuations but unloved

Despite compounded inflation of over 100pc over the last five years, PSX’s equity valuations continue to trail even inflation, resulting in severe market undervaluation. Published 19 Feb, 2024 08:13am
Estimating the election economy

Estimating the election economy

Economic activity generated by spending on campaigning during the election run-up could be anywhere from $540m to over $1.3bn. Updated 05 Feb, 2024 12:21pm
An undervalued PSX

An undervalued PSX

As long as the government continues on its debt-induced consumption-oriented binge, the equity markets will remain directionless and choppy. Published 01 Jan, 2024 08:40am
COP28 & Pakistan

COP28 & Pakistan

Borrowing for climate projects with uncertain outcomes will worsen Pakistan’s fragile debt position. Updated 04 Dec, 2023 09:31am
The flight of the rupee

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

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
Budget 2023: Living on a prayer

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
The bungle over retail dollar deposits

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