Pakistani economy is tanking while global economy is picking up
- 18-Sep-2023
It is indeed ironic to observe that while the global economic situation is recovering from the setbacks of Covid pandemic and Ukraine war yet Pakistan’s economy is sliding consistently. A new world trade report released by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) points out that negative headlines are obscuring a more optimistic global trade picture as […]
Fragile economic position despite dollar control measures
- 15-Sep-2023
The extreme volatility in the stock exchange is supposedly a barometer of the economic activity taking place in a country and Pakistan’s stock trade is undergoing highly volatile sentiment that is keeping it topsy-turvy. Though the dollar has lately recovered its value a bit owing to probably strong-arm tactics employed by the establishment that is […]
Economy plagued by devaluation and inflation
- 12-Sep-2023
The fact that the pricing index is going up since a considerable time now is viewed with suspicion by analysts. They also express surprise at the unrelenting devaluation of Pakistani Rupee (PKR) as both these factors point out to some kind of manipulation by powerful invisible forces. The rupee has taken hard beating over the […]
Pakistan's economy still under clouds!
- 02-Sep-2023
The new caretaker administration realises fully-well that it has not inherited a bed of roses but has taken on a very tough challenge both from political and economic angles. It is widely acknowledged that the Pakistan’s economy is still under clouds and it will take a long time for it to recover. By all accounts […]
Caretaker govt and economy
- 22-Aug-2023
There was a tremendous rush for the position of the caretaker prime minister despite the horrendous economic situation Pakistan is in. This signifies an intriguing mindset prevalent in Pakistan that is taken in by wayward ambition that is completely devoid of rationality. It is quite evident that any interim setup will, in all probability, be […]
Caretaker setup and economy
- 15-Aug-2023
The tenure of PMLN-led coalition government is over giving way to hustle-bustle of dealing with a caretaker administration, mandate of which is to ensure holding of fresh elections in the country. It was reported that the caretaker administration may exceed its statutory allocated tenure in office and such reports elicited a mixed response from many […]
Pakistan's Economy Still Not Out Of the Woods
- 07-Aug-2023
Pakistan’s economy is still struggling despite the financial bailout of the IMF along with unlocking the door for obtaining further financial succour from friendly countries. Despite such critical financial support, the economic situation is still hanging in balance particularly in the wake of the impending elections that are widely predicted to be controversial and indecisive […]
Economy in doldrums despite IMF deal
- 03-Aug-2023
With the prospects of national elections getting stronger by the day, the economic prospects are getting dimmer. The uncertainties of a caretaker government are taking hold and no one is willing to hazard a guess about which way the economic affairs will take in Pakistan. It is quite clear that the economic mess the country […]
Economic recovery hopes revived?
- 24-Jul-2023
It is not unusual that once an international donor like IMF bails out a country then the perceptions about it starts to change. Same has happened with Pakistan as the IMF has now placed Pakistan in the list of countries that are now beginning their journey towards economic stability and will soon become financially viable. […]
What next for Pakistan after IMF?
- 18-Jul-2023
The flustered economic managers of the coalition government heaved a sigh of relief when the IMF finally agreed to extend financial assistance to cash-strapped and badly governed Pakistan. It was very clear that the entire viability of the state depended upon the IMF bailout and so did the credibility of the people who are running […]