Remittances rise, but trade deficit poses challenges
Pakistani remittances grew 32.89% year-on-year during July-December 2024 to $17.845 billion—a whopping growth from $13.845 ...
Reviving the cotton industry
Pakistan’s cotton industry, a mainstay of the national economy in the past, is presently experiencing ...
Corruption crisis: A roadblock to progress
Pakistan’s continued slide in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is a grim reminder of ...
Rising corruption, a deepening crisis
Contrary to official claims, corruption in Pakistan is on the rise, instead of decreasing. According ...
Pakistan’s economy: mixed signals
Although the economy seems to be in a recovery mode, the macroeconomic signals remain mixed. ...
Pakistan’s economic progress and challenges
Pakistan’s economy is at a pivotal juncture, with recent structural reforms, monetary policies, and external ...
Taxing agriculture: A step toward fiscal stability
For years, agriculture has remained a largely untapped sector in Pakistan’s tax system, despite its ...
Pakistan’s public debt: Shortfalls and future challenges
Pakistan’s public debt trajectory remains a focal point of economic policy, with efforts underway to ...
A new grand opposition alliance in the making
Last week witnessed new moves and counter-moves on the political chessboard of Pakistan. A meeting ...
Pakistan’s population growth rate rings alarm bells
Although Pakistan’s population growth rate is decreasing, it is still one of the highest in ...