Opinion Squeezing lemons: the fallout of lazy reforms The government is resorting to lazy reforms, putting pressure on the known and compliant while ignoring systemic... Published 21 Oct, 2024 06:44am
Opinion Victimising local IPP sponsors risks scaring future investment The first round of IPP negotiations has concluded, resulting in the termination of five contracts through coercive... Updated 14 Oct, 2024 07:35am
Opinion Transforming maturity profile of domestic debt Inflation is falling rapidly, nearing a four-year low, with FY25 (July 2024–June 2025) average inflation expected... Updated 07 Oct, 2024 08:22am
Opinion Beyond stabilisation: challenges and opportunities The IMF board has finally approved a $7 billion package, with the first tranche already disbursed. Economic... Updated 30 Sep, 2024 08:10am
Opinion Economy has been nursed to some semblance of health There is some semblance of macroeconomic stability in Pakistan as inflation decreases, interest rates fall, and the... Updated 23 Sep, 2024 07:32am
Opinion IPPs: missing the forest for the trees The 2024 Independent Power Producers (IPPs) negotiations are entering their second round. The authorities are... Updated 16 Sep, 2024 07:49am
Opinion Why monetary policy prudence is a virtue The upcoming monetary policy announcement on September 12th comes at a time when headline inflation has dropped to... Updated 09 Sep, 2024 08:02am
Opinion The IPP negotiation dilemma: govt required to step back? Negotiations with Independent Power Producers (IPPs), particularly those involving local owners under the 1994 and... Updated 02 Sep, 2024 07:22am
Opinion IMF programme delay adding to uncertainty There is growing unease due to delays in the IMF board approval. The Staff-Level Agreement (SLA) was reached in... Updated 26 Aug, 2024 07:40am
Opinion Digital dilemma: building a firewall against growth In today’s world, internet connectivity is as essential as electricity or running water. Remarkably, it remains one... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Opinion Task force on IPPs: another wild goose chase? The formation of the Energy Task Force on Independent Power Producers (IPPs) appears to be a distraction from the... Published 12 Aug, 2024 06:36am
Opinion Economy: durable solutions remain elusive The FY25 budget presents challenges for everyone, with few economic actors benefiting. Despite compromises due to... Updated 05 Aug, 2024 08:41am
Opinion Restore macroeconomic stability to revive private sector credit Since the 2008 economic crisis, the private sector’s contribution to economic growth has been marginal, replaced ... Updated 29 Jul, 2024 07:15am
Opinion Smoke and mirrors Pakistan’s energy sector is in a peculiar mess. On paper, the electricity supply is sufficient at a lower energy... Updated 22 Jul, 2024 07:17am
Opinion Challenge of lower growth: IMF bailout insufficient The IMF Staff-Level Agreement (SLA) for $7 billion programme is done. However, that does not ensure revival of the... Updated 15 Jul, 2024 08:17am
Opinion Only some bold steps can help govt fix the economy Last week, CFA Society Pakistan conducted a seminar in Karachi where two former Deputy Governors of State Bank of... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 08:44am
Opinion Budget tightens the screws on urban middle class The FY25 budget has been passed, potentially securing next programme from the IMF (International Monetary Fund) and... Updated 01 Jul, 2024 07:22am
Opinion Stock market growth mirage The stock market is booming, and the KSE 100 index has almost doubled in the past year. The market is at an all-time... Published 24 Jun, 2024 07:25am
Opinion A budget that at once seems overambitious Overambition is the call of the day. Con-crete measures to support high taxation growth—something the country... Updated 13 Jun, 2024 07:53am
Opinion Equitable taxation: a precondition for meaningful economic reform Negotiations with the IMF on the next programme are ongoing, with budget formation being an integral part of the... Updated 10 Jun, 2024 08:18am