Tax amensty: last nail in the coffin of Naya Pakistan! on July 17, 2019Idiocy, it is often said, constantly does the same thing and expects distinct outcomes. If this declaration is accurate, then we can conclude that the governing elite of Pakistan must alter its course of action regardless of political affiliation. The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) appears to have run out of ideas on the financial front for […]
A tug of war: dollar vs rupee on July 11, 2019Before addressing the dilemma of rupee fluctuation it is important to understand the dynamic mechanism that how currencies devalue and fluctuate so often. There are around 195 countries residing on planet earth with 180 currencies in total that have a daily day in and day out. In addition, as life continues and carry on twenty-four […]
Health and education beyond borders on July 2, 2019The New Silk Road aims to connect China’s grand route with Africa, Asia, and Europe through cyberspace and physical space, promising prosperity and innovation. One Belt, One Road, or Belt and Road, promises the construction of a massive $1 trillion infrastructure investment in the building of highways, dry and seaports, power plants, and state of […]
Belt and Road Initiative: Target towards Globalization 5.0 on June 27, 2019The strategic initiative of the One Belt One Road Initiative has expanded and restructured with new routes being added along the initial project program. Now the plan aims to reach 4.4 Billion people in around 69 countries with a combined effect of US $ 2 trillion on their GDP. Primarily the initiative would bridge the […]
PM at OIC: 50 years of failure on June 12, 2019A 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 […]
Economic review of Pakistan under IMF support on May 28, 2019Pakistan 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 […]
Entrepreneurial ecosystem an ultimate bailout package on May 20, 2019Pakistan 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 […]
Why Kings Hand Stepped Down? on April 22, 2019Is taking bold decisions at crucial times is the hallmark of great leadership? Is the reshuffling of the Federal Cabinet quintessential to bid higher yields or it’s the exogenous factors that lead the King to take such decision? How King’s hand (the Ex-Finance Minister Asad Omar) got entrapped into the reshuffle? Will the reshuffle bring […]
Pakistan’s corridors: economic and transit hub on March 20, 2019In 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 […]
Transforming the investment landscape of Pakistan on March 12, 2019After 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 […]