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Cat food and import bills – this week in Pakistan’s business and economics twitterverse
The nation’s pet owners were up in arms this past week as it appeared that the government was banning pet food along...
The Groundhog Day conundrum – is the economy stuck in a loop?
Well what if there is no economy. There wasn’t one before
What options does Shehbaz have?
How can he stabilise an economy on the brink while building traction with voters at the same time?
An honest look at import policy is needed
Our own experience teaches us that import restrictions are only a very temporary way of curtailing imports. In the face if a...
Twitter spats and the six day work week
It’s always going to be a busy week when the recently erstwhile finance minister gets into a twitter spat with the incumbent...
Dear banks – It’s time to go ‘digital first’
The talk of a digital Pakistan is not just talk. We do not say this because there has been some seismic shift...
The last days of Governor Baqir
"His term is about to end and we will not retain him," said Khawaja Muhammad Asif while speaking about Dr Reza Baqir’s...
Blowout approaching
The market is far ahead of the authorities today. It is demanding a return of almost 15 percent on money it loans...
The start-up culture is causing Pakistanis (& Wapistanis) to dream
Rising inflation, declining foreign reserves, energy shortages, political instability – These headlines make a grim reading for any investor. But in all...
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.Â
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The last days of Governor Baqir
"His term is about to end and we will not retain him," said Khawaja Muhammad Asif while speaking about Dr Reza Baqir’s...
Pakistan’s second war on terror
Pakistan’s second war on terror is becoming more violent and more complex over the last few months. With security personnel facing attacks...
Fake news and power outages – this week in Pakistan’s business and economics twitterverse
The nation is fast headed towards Eid, and that means there is nothing else being done at breakneck speed. As we go...