Pakistan wins initial IMF approval to unlock $700m tranche under SBA
Published in The News on November 15, 2023 In a positive development, Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level agreement on […]
Where are we on population?
By Memoona Qazi Published in The News on November 14, 2023 The year 2018 saw a significant moment in the history of population discourse in[…]
Workers’ remittances rise in October following crackdown against hawala, hundi
Published in The News on November 10, 2023 KARACHI: Following the crackdown against the illegal exchange market and closing of the gap between interbank and[…]
Growing millions
By Zubeida Mustafa Published in Dawn on November 03, 2023 ONE of the major factors contributing to the environment crisis in Pakistan is the unbridled[…]
A grim future
By Tania Saeed Published in Dawn on November 02, 2023 THE recent decision of the interim government to deport all ‘illegal immigrants’ from Pakistan after[…]
Interest cost absorbs entire income
By Shahbaz Rana Published in The Express Tribune on November 01, 2023 ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Dr Shamshad Akhtar, on Tuesday, identified the increasing cost of[…]
Fiscal performance in 2023
Published in Express Tribune on October 23, 2023 KARACHI: As the western hemisphere felt the excitement of the annular solar eclipse in October, the World[…]
Women’s work and growth
By Hadia Majid Published in DAWN on October 21, 2023 TWENTY-THREE per cent of women aged 15-plus are in the formal labour market. Much has[…]
Rising food, energy prices drive surge in poverty across Pakistan: World Bank
By Amin Ahmed Published in DAWN on October 20, 2023 ISLAMABAD: Poverty is estimated to have increased in Pakistan during the previous fiscal year due[…]