To set budget on well-defined strategic path, it is essential for Pakistan to convince IMF against micromanaging country's economy.
Published02 Jun, 202507:50am
The country’s economy is expected to grow by 2.68pc in the current fiscal year — a revision from the earlier projected 3.6pc.
Updated26 May, 202510:41am
Development projects are frequently designed to benefit the political interests of legislators, particularly those from the ruling party.
Updated19 May, 202501:03pm
Finance minister emphasises that addressing the trade imbalance with the US is more important than the Trump administration’s proposed tariffs.
Updated05 May, 202510:43am
With foreign investment having bottomed, analysts argue that remittances should be channelled into productive sectors to boost output.
Published28 Apr, 202506:31am
As Trump’s protectionist policies shake global order, experts warn of deepening inequality, economic instability, and diminishing US global influence.
Updated14 Apr, 202509:52am
Analysts say, the centre and provinces must engage in meaningful dialogue on a new NFC award to craft a fairer, more efficient
Published24 Mar, 202507:03am
The government had made decided efforts to increase small and medium enterprise finance and representation to improve the economy.
Published17 Mar, 202506:31am
Provincial representatives grow increasingly frustrated over insufficient funding and the apparent lack of decentralisation
Published03 Mar, 202506:04am
Unless the government shifts its focus to human development, no number of grants and loans can help the economy make impactful.
Updated24 Feb, 202510:10am
Noticeable progress is being made with regard to agriculture tax and improved exports, though many problems still call for basic structural reforms.
Updated10 Feb, 202510:27am
Transformational change depends less on physical capital and more on the intellectual input of bourgeoisie professionals and skilled manpower.
Updated27 Jan, 202510:28am
Govt doubles down on efforts to increase export earnings as sole reliance on remittances becomes increasingly unsustainable.
Updated20 Jan, 202510:08am
While provincial tax revenues have increased during 6MFY25, there is stubborn resistance to sharing revenues with local govts.
Published13 Jan, 202506:18am
