Imports: necessary, and not evil
In a country whose government is as obsessed with the exchange rate, the current account deficit, and thus every single component that...
Dollar brawler
Ever wondered why the rupee quotes at 108.20 or 110 and not at Rs120 or Rs125 to a dollar? It’s not much...
The real accountability
Accountability is a damaged word in Pakistan. Recent rains in Karachi brought out various aspects of public service delivery in this large...
The SBP’s rising credibility issue
Justifying its actions has taken a toll on the central bank
Welcome Bill jee – this week in Pakistan’s business and economics twitterverse
Bill Gates in Pakistan caused quite the fuss. After all, he made Windows which we haven't always paid for bit greatly appreciate....
Sedative Electricity Reforms
The current electricity strategy pursued by the Government under the garb of reforms is not in the best interest of the sector....
Nutritionally Challenged Pakistan?
It is said that we are what we eat, and data tells us that Pakistanis are not eating enough, and not eating...
The uncanny similarities between Wirecard and Inov8
Don’t speak to the press; just sue them and accuse them of being in cahoots with the competition. Oh, and run a bad business.
The signs of collapse
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to realize that inflation is hurting badly. One just needs to be a shopper with a...
The less travelled road to managing the external financing gap
The global economy is passing through a perfect storm. The commodity super-cycle has led to record high prices of essential imports. On...
How depositors lose out on Islamic savings accounts
The increase in interest rates to almost all-time high levels, coupled with a super tax on bank profits, as well as an...
The strange tale of a Sindhi folk song and CPEC
“Ho Jamalo, Wa Wah Jamalo” are words that have been ringing in my ears for over three decades. But it was only...
Risk of restrictions looms large over troubled retail sector
Elevated inflation and the ongoing economic crisis in Pakistan appear to have badly hit consumers and businesses alike. After experiencing several economic...
We have come a long way, the wrong way!
There was a time, not too long ago, when mankind exhibited a remarkable level of intelligence. It was a time when technology...
Editoral: Minibudget and SBP bills
Given all the triumphant rhetoric we have been hearing from the government since this fiscal year began about how successful their revenue...