Why Fauji Meat is the smartest decision made by the Fauji group in decades
The worst way to think about a profitable investment strategy – whether it be as an individual investor or as a CEO...
Local governments could be game-changers in countering extremism
Pakistan’s counter-terrorism strategy cannot rely solely on military operations. Part of the solution is service delivery and a strong relationship between the electorate and local government representatives.
Import tariffs as implicit (and powerful) export taxes
If you thought import duties were taxes on imports, you’re only half right. They are also, implicitly, and powerfully, taxes on exports.
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Is China eating Pakistan with the FTA?
The trade deficit with China has surged faster than with any other country since the exemptions under the agreement went into effect
Living on the edge
Pakistani start-ups face a difficult future as international venture capital funds dry up
The lopsided market structure of the automobile industry
Cars are supposed to go down in value. Here they are a fixed asset.
Pakistan’s hordes of unskilled IT labourers
Most of Pakistan’s IT exports are based on low-value IT related services. Investment in the right education can change that
Governance system for local governments – Part 1
Devolution, decentralization and financial delegation
Pending subsidy payments on the import of DAP
Most individuals are well aware of the current state of the government, given the release of this year’s budget and the conditions...
Provincialization of electricity distribution companies
Restructuring only way to achieve optimal efficiency
The State Bank’s silent payments revolution
How the SBP's latest circular could have far-reaching consequences for the state of digital Pakistan
There is an IMF standby agreement, but what next?
Solving our balance of payments challenge
Paper cut
Commodity prices don’t increase in isolation, they mostly move in tandem. Just like the butterfly effect wherein a butterfly fluttering its wings...
Explainer: Pakistan’s twin deficits and how can they be contained?
A vicious cycle leads to these “twin deficits” which is an increase in consumption of imports, reduction in savings and an increase in foreign capital injection single-handedly deteriorates the current account balance
The year in energy
The year 2017 was touted as one of development for the energy sector of Pakistan, with several energy projects progressing and also...