SBP announces MPC meeting for March 16th amidst speculation of interest rate hike
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Thursday that its upcoming monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting is currently scheduled for March...
Migration presents an opportunity to acquire new skills
During a conference on "Social remittances and social change", former State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) governor Dr Ishrat Husain emphasized that relocating...
Energy requirements can be fulfilled by Thar coal
During a stakeholder consultation session on Wednesday, speakers highlighted the importance of converting Thar coal into both petrochemical products and natural gas....
Reviving the inheritance tax
Afshan Subohi, a Dawn author, argues that burdening ordinary citizens with additional levies is inhumane when the government fails to provide basic...
Real Estate: A bogeyman in Pakistan’s economy
Dr. Abdul Wahid, author of Dawn, highlights the role of real estate in Pakistan's economy and its impact on the country's financial...
International Financial Institutions: Trapping and exploiting developing countries
In recent years, it has become clear that international financial institutions (IFIs) often trap and exploit countries, and then proceed to blame...
Increase in foreign reserves: Is it the true indicator of a country’s progress?
Is an increase in foreign reserves the true indicator of a country's progress? This is a matter of debate, but foreign reserves...
CPEC dreams punctured: Pakistan gallops towards debt default
The article examines the economic challenges faced by Pakistan in its relationship with China through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). While the...
Pakistan’s external debt servicing rises by 70% in H1 of FY 2022-23
Dawn author Shahid Iqbal highlights that Pakistan's external debt servicing has risen by 70% in the first half of the fiscal year...
Outrage sparked by insufficient terminal capacity
According to Kashif Hussain, a Tribune author, there is a rush of imported containers at Pakistan's terminals, but the storage space for...
Tax measures favoring ruling elite shows callous mindset
Writing for News International author Mansoor Ahmad criticizes the tax measures announced by the finance minister, stating that they reflect a callous...
Pakistan: The IMF’s most compliant customer
Writing for News International author Murtaza Syed explains that Pakistan has been to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) an astounding 23 times...
FBR seeks to acquire 155 high-end vehicles
According to Tribune in a recent development, it has been reported that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is planning to purchase...
Pakistan’s industrialists battle over gas prices as IMF pressure looms
The latest increase in gas prices has created a rift between industrialists of Punjab and Sindh, as the former has to pay...
UAE, Saudi may ease path to citizenship for expats in post-oil future: Report
According to a recent report in The Economist, the possibility of citizenship for expats may become easier in future as Gulf countries...