Questioning the masses

Questioning the masses

Dawn.com collected data to answer some of the more pertinent questions surrounding the budget.
Updated 16 Jun, 2025 10:20am
Budget cuts & developing backwards

Budget cuts & developing backwards

With significant cuts in the PSDP, major chunks never translate into actual spending as key ministries utilise far less than what is available.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 10:52am
Converting surplus MWs into jobs

Converting surplus MWs into jobs

The kind of industrial growth we want should drive decisions regarding power pricing while also ensuring no cross or direct subsidies are at play.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 11:00am
The urgency of tariff reforms

The urgency of tariff reforms

Pakistan’s outdated tariff system has dragged the economy down, shielding inefficiency, stifling innovation, and cutting us off from global markets.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 11:31am
Finance: A test of economic wisdom

Finance: A test of economic wisdom

Standing at the crossroads of demographic pressure and financial opportunity, the country must turn adversity into strength.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 11:38am
Climate reforms built to last

Climate reforms built to last

Actions need to be taken now even where the benefits may not be realised for years to mitigate multidimensional vulnerability.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 11:41am