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Pakistan’s job crunch

Pakistan has got a youth-packed population bursting with potential—but the jobs just aren’t there. Unemployment ...
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Trillions down the drain: Pakistan’s SOE sinkhole exposed

The latest report on Pakistan’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) isn’t just a dry stack of numbers—it’s ...
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Corruption crisis: A roadblock to progress

Pakistan’s continued slide in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is a grim reminder of ...
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Lawmakers cash in while the nation struggles

In a rare display of unity, both government and opposition lawmakers pushed for a salary ...
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Can a country sustain itself solely on taxes from the ...

A strong and stable economy requires a well-balanced revenue model, with contributions from multiple sectors, ...
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Inflation and export growth shaping Pakistan’s economic outlook

Pakistan’s macroeconomic indicators show two notable positives: inflation is on the decline, and exports are ...
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Between loans and rollovers

Pakistan is facing mounting challenges in securing foreign loans, as disbursements dropped significantly during the ...
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The IMF’s bitter pill

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has long been a controversial figure in global finance, often ...
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A path to self-reliance

Pakistan’s reliance on imported edible oil has become a significant economic challenge, with the sector ...
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A call for climate-resilient solutions

Pakistan’s heightened exposure to climate-related hazards, coupled with its insufficient coping mechanisms, underscores the nation’s ...