2026-04-15-02-27

Fuel crisis response is working, now policy must protect households

Reducing fuel use is only the first step; managing the cost impact on households is the real test. In response to... Published 15 Apr, 2026 06:01am

2026-04-15-02-27

Pakistan’s future lies in micro, not macro, industrialization

In an increasingly competitive global economy, industrial success is no longer determined by ambition alone—it is... Published 15 Apr, 2026 06:01am

2026-04-15-01-06

Partly Facetious: I do buy cakes and then eat them

“So it took an American Pope to be rebuked by the President of the United States.” “I went to University in the US... Published 15 Apr, 2026 06:01am

2026-04-14-12-30

The level of govt debt

The SBP (State Bank of Pakistan) has recently released the estimates of the stock of government debt and other debts... Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

2026-04-14-12-30

No war, no peace?

Not entirely unexpectedly, the first ever face-to-face interaction in Islamabad between the protagonists of the Gulf... Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

2026-04-14-12-30

After Islamabad

Twenty-one hours of direct talks in Islamabad between Vice President JD Vance and Iran’s parliamentary speaker... Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

2026-04-14-01-17

Scale down the govt

The recent oil crisis has seriously strained economy of the country. Massive expenditure cuts are required to keep... Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

2026-04-14-01-17

Burning dollars: Pakistan’s RLNG policy failure

Pakistan did not drift into its RLNG crisis. It engineered it—through bad pricing, forced demand destruction, and a... Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

2026-04-14-12-40

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Economic decision makers have all gone to Washington DC

“Two negatives make a positive.” “So you know your algebra 101 — not impressive.” “101?” “That’s freshman Algebra –... Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

2026-04-13-12-41

ME conflict: Pakistan feeling the fallout

Data uploaded on the monthly Economic Update and Outlook assiduously uploaded by the Finance Division on the last... Published 13 Apr, 2026 05:59am

2026-04-13-12-41

Diplomatic traction, rising economic exposure

Pakistan deserves credit for trying to create diplomatic space in a conflict that the region, and the world, can ill... Published 13 Apr, 2026 05:59am

2026-04-13-12-37

There’s still sense of cautious optimism in market

The recent declaration of a ceasefire between the US and Iran on April 8 has brought s a sense of relief across the... Updated 14 Apr, 2026 02:29pm

2026-04-12-12-45

A blueprint for pro-people crisis management: Leading by example

In a country where economic shocks are routinely passed down to the most vulnerable, the recent astronomical surge... Published 12 Apr, 2026 05:10am

2026-04-11-12-50

Ceasefire without victory

Amidst the fading echoes of a 40-day confrontation of Iran, that brought the Middle East to the brink of systemic... Published 11 Apr, 2026 06:16am

2026-04-11-12-50

Work from home

Woke up again today with the sound of thunder and glimpses of lightning through my bedroom window. Another stormy... Updated 11 Apr, 2026 07:47am

2026-04-11-12-50

Pakistan’s economic opportunity in a fragmenting world

There are moments in history when events do not merely disrupt economies, they clarify them. The unfolding crisis in... Published 11 Apr, 2026 06:16am

2026-04-11-01-10

PARTLY FACETIOUS: A leaf out of Arms and the Man

“What is the first lesson that a politician must learn?” “How to….no that’s not relevant anymore.” “What were you... Published 11 Apr, 2026 06:16am

2026-04-10-01-16

FBR’s disastrous ‘withholdingisation’

The growing reliance of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on withholding-based minimum tax regime (MTR), introduced... Published 10 Apr, 2026 05:52am

2026-04-10-01-16

ME conflict, non-neoliberal policy, and mission-oriented approach

Now that a pause has come in the Middle East conflict in terms of a two-week ceasefire reached, with significant... Updated 10 Apr, 2026 11:05am

2026-04-10-01-08

Fuel prices and crisis of credibility

Fuel price adjustments are, in themselves, neither unusual nor avoidable. Across the world, governments routinely... Published 10 Apr, 2026 05:52am

2026-04-10-01-08

Impact of petrol and diesel price hike on industry & agriculture

The recent increases in petrol and diesel prices in Pakistan are expected to have a highly detrimental impact on the... Published 10 Apr, 2026 05:52am

2026-04-10-01-34

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Meat prices surging significantly

“So do you know how many butchers we have?” “The price of meat is kinda going through the roof so maybe they need to... Published 10 Apr, 2026 05:52am

2026-04-09-01-36

Ceasefire, credit and the cost of illusion

Markets have swung back toward relief with almost mechanical precision, but relief is a trade, not a verdict. Oil... Published 09 Apr, 2026 05:48am

2026-04-09-01-36

From fertilizer shock to food crisis: Pakistan’s food security at risk

The ongoing Gulf conflict is widely seen through the prism of rise in oil prices. However, the most serious and... Updated 09 Apr, 2026 08:18am

2026-04-09-01-36

Pakistan’s rising diplomatic strength and Maryam Nawaz’s clear vision for Punjab

Pakistan’s diligent and sincere efforts for transformation of our world into a global village where peace, harmony... Updated 09 Apr, 2026 08:29am

2026-04-09-01-36

Digital wallets, real relief: Pakistan’s quiet revolution in public service delivery

When the Middle East conflict pushed global energy prices to historic highs, the government of Prime Minister... Updated 09 Apr, 2026 06:39am

2026-04-09-01-36

Taxability of remunerative social media content on YouTube

General Any person, whether resident in Pakistan or otherwise, being individual or an association of person or a... Updated 09 Apr, 2026 08:31am

2026-04-09-01-07

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Why Pakistan was the preferred interlocutor

“So how come Pakistan is the interlocutor?” “Because we have civilian and military leadership that is capable and….”... Published 09 Apr, 2026 05:48am