FOR decades, Pakistan’s economic difficulties have been largely attributed to fiscal indiscipline. Government overspending, unchecked deficits and debt accumulation have become the go-to explanations for…
THE Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a global commitment to end poverty, promote prosperity and protect the planet. Pakistan has adopted these goals through…
IN mid-September auction of treasury bills, the government rejected all bids for short-term borrowing as banks were demanding interest rates of 17% or higher.…
THE current economic crisis in Pakistan is primarily due to a balance of payments issue. The depreciation of the rupee, declining foreign exchange reserves, high…
IN the current fiscal year, the federal government allocated 7.3 trillion for interest payments, exceeding the combined budget for defence, pensions, subsidies, grants, and other…
IN past few months, several columns written by renowned educationist and social worker Dr. Pervez Hoodbhoy have been circulating on social media. These columns…
RECENTLY, the State Bank unveiled its strategic vision for the next five years. This vision encompasses six goals, including controlling inflation, financial stability, broader access…
IN numerous real-life scenarios, our general perception of something often holds more power than the actual reality itself. In many instances, perception has the remarkable…
