The rupee’s free fall
The rupee continues to lose ground against the dollar during the past few weeks. Recently, ...
RISING FOOD INFLATION
Food inflation in Pakistan has been constantly rising as part of the general inflationary spiral. ...
Inflation and market anarchy
The Pakistani market is free for all for price sharks and black marketers. On top ...
Crushing taxes
The IMF-dictated budget has increased the tax burden for all segments of the population. While ...
A budget out of sync with ground realities
The federal budget 2022-23 is a no brainer. Formulated in a hurry by a newly ...
Economic uncertainty looms large
With a sinking rupee, fast depleting forex reserves and an unrelenting price spiral, Pakistan’s economy ...
Global food crisis and the World Bank role
The world is once again faced with a serious food shortage crisis. Following the devastation ...
A NEW STRATEGY NEEDED TO BOOST EXPORTS
The latest State Bank of Pakistan figures show healthy growth in exports. During the first ...
Tax reforms: A far cry
It is an indisputable fact that our tax system is outdated, outmoded and grossly unfair. ...
IMF’s tougher conditions
After several rounds of tough negotiations, Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have agreed on ...