Hassnain Javed

A developed economy, which has achieved certain level of industrialization and economic performance with having stable indeed accelerating gross domestic product, gross national product and per capita income. The economy, which is self-sustaining, majorly address the global issues, and is strong enough to provide access to resources and optimally utilize all the available economic opportunities in … [Read more...] about PM at OIC: 50 years of failure

Pakistan has a long-standing relationship with IMF, signing 22 plans starting from its first deal on Dec 28, 1958 until the recent one on 13th May 2019. The International Monetary fund or IMF is an international organization, which is Headquartered in Washington D.C. and honed memberships from 189 countries around the globe. The purpose of IMF is to provide monetary stability and cooperation, … [Read more...] about Economic review of Pakistan under IMF support

Pakistan is densely populated economy with more than 200 million people residing. According to the Centre for International Development at Harvard University, it is rank among one of the fastest growing economies in Asia. As the Pakistan economy will develop and grow, it is forecasted to have additional 2.1 million middle-income households to be found by 2025. Based on World facts currently, … [Read more...] about Entrepreneurial ecosystem an ultimate bailout package

In an era where geostrategic and geopolitical maneuvering of states are giving way to 'geo-economics' pursuits, Pakistan's advantageous location offers promising future prospects for its economy. Apart from inheriting the fertile Indus Valley, Pakistan sits on territory which has had historical significance as a transit hub for trade caravans, marching armies and wandering saints. Parts of the … [Read more...] about Pakistan’s corridors: economic and transit hub

After the last government's poor financial performance, Pakistan is still recovering from growth which was fueled by short term debt and declining investments. The economy was in shambles and Pakistan was almost on the verge of bankruptcy by the end of the year 2018. In these circumstances, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government has chosen to control the supply side of policies with the aid … [Read more...] about Transforming the investment landscape of Pakistan

Peace between India and Pakistan, which is tangible and true in every aspect and strong enough to crush the mood of bellicose jingoism in South-Asia seems like a cry far from reality. Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi who is contesting for re-election in India, has built a Hindu nationalist base with India's violent response to a suicide attack in the Indian controlled part of Kashmir. The attack … [Read more...] about It takes two to Tango: The rising Indo-Pak tension

Currently, 33 Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are being planned under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor, with an approximate total cost of US$62 Billion. The construction of the Special Economic Zones, is a proposal by the provincial government, and all locations are selected at the provincial level. Private investments alone consist of 90 percent of this budget under CPEC's Long Term … [Read more...] about Rashakai Economic Zone: a way forward!

Pakistan's economy remains unstable and underdeveloped in comparison to other South Asian countries despite the fact that CPEC is bringing in huge opportunities for investment in the country.The major reasons behind this lag are the issues of climate change, energy crisis and poor law and order situation. All of these factors have disrupted a steady flow of foreign direct investment in … [Read more...] about Industrial dynamics: evolution to revolution

The recent government's new mini budget has left the critics in dismay. The reaction was not surprising since just after the PTI government came into power in September, a 'mini-budget', that was in the form of a bill was presented. The bill increased income tax rates, levied additional indirect taxes by imposing higher custom duties and reduced development expenditures. Now with just about 4 … [Read more...] about Mini budget or reform package?