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The twin menace of inflation and unemployment

Several research studies have shown that Pakistan’s economy has not only stagnated but regressed during ...
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The economy is not yet out of the woods

Despite a decline in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the State Bank of Pakistan has decided to ...
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A fragile recovery built on temporary gains

The State Bank of Pakistan has reported positive balance of payments figures for the year ...
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Businessmen’s strike against excessive taxation

The country’s major chambers of commerce and industry observed a nation-wide strike on July 19, ...
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Youth unemployment– a silent crisis

According to noted economist Dr Hafiz A Pasha, unemployment in the country now is as ...
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Economy: a dismal outlook

It is no surprise that the authorities concerned try to give a positive spin to ...
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Low FDI highlights Pakistan’s investment challenges

The inflow of FDI into Pakistan has always been meagre and much below expectation. The ...
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Budget and the challenge of rising unemployment

The federal budget 20225-26 shows an unemployment figure at 6.3 per cent, particularly affecting the ...
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Budget 2025-26: a routine accounting exercise

The best description for the federal budget 2025-26 is that it is a routine accounting ...
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Pakistan’s housing crisis worsening with time

According to a World Bank study, Pakistan’s housing shortage is currently estimated at approximately 12 ...