Khurram Husain
The government has nothing more than an MoU to ‘seek a commitment’ to conduct a set of feasibility studies.
Updated 14 Oct, 2021 07:53am
Despite PM Imran Khan’s assurances that things will soon get better, Pakistanis are looking with great trepidation and anxiety at
Updated 10 Oct, 2021 10:22am
Afghanistan should not be ditched but Pakistan should also keep its own interests in mind.
Updated 30 Sep, 2021 07:59am
The exchange rate alone can no longer absorb the full impact of the deterioration in the current account.
Updated 23 Sep, 2021 02:37pm
Keeping the rupee below the threshold of 170 will become harder and harder.
Updated 16 Sep, 2021 09:15am
The imbalances have already appeared, faster than anyone thought they would.
Updated 09 Sep, 2021 10:54am
Pakistan looks set to face yet another energy crisis in the coming winter months, the third time in three years that liquefied...
Updated 05 Sep, 2021 05:01pm
If so there are very significant implications for Pakistan.
Updated 02 Sep, 2021 08:14am
Gunning growth through public expenditure inevitably gives rise to external sector imbalances in Pakistan.
Updated 26 Aug, 2021 08:36am
Without international legitimacy they cannot unlock the reserves or reactivate donor funding lines.
Updated 19 Aug, 2021 03:07pm
The country’s economy will not be able to grow if its isolation continues.
Updated 12 Aug, 2021 07:53am
What looked like rank incompetence about a year ago is now beginning to smack of malfeasance.
Updated 05 Aug, 2021 08:29am
Reza Baqir says next year’s external financing needs are fully secured, which is reassuring, but there are years after that too.
Updated 29 Jul, 2021 07:40am
The fact is that the same numbers the govt was touting a few months ago are today painting a changing picture.
Updated 15 Jul, 2021 08:57am
The situation is precarious, even though there are glimmers of hope shining through the cracks in some places.
Updated 08 Jul, 2021 09:01am
Split between who owns executive powers and who exercises them means there is weak ownership over outcomes.
Updated 01 Jul, 2021 08:41am
Ultimately the budget, and its aim to pump growth, will be left standing on two legs only — free oil and free dollars from abroad.
Updated 24 Jun, 2021 11:22am
Budget for FY22 faces massive risks such as inflation and a resurgence of the trade deficit.
Updated 17 Jun, 2021 08:23am
With the breadth of tax and duty cuts given to industry, the IMF will want to know how they intend to pay for all of this.
Updated 11 Jun, 2021 10:16pm
The prime minister is under extreme pressure to pump growth further next year, as well as enhance spending.
Updated 10 Jun, 2021 09:01am
