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Digital gold rush: A high-stakes gamble in a fragile economy

“I used to walk an hour to work every day because I couldn’t afford any form of transportation,” said Ashraf*, who earns around minimum income...

27.08.2024 10

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Local firms thriving as foreign firms retreat, says CEO

Chairman and CEO Unilever Amir Paracha “Expecting the stability of a developed market and growth rates of a developing market is unreasonable; it...

26.08.2024 20

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Indus Motor Company begins export of vehicles

KARACHI: Indus Motor Company (IMC) announced the milestone achievement of exporting vehicles manufactured in Pakistan during a ceremony held at the...

01.08.2024 20

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Pakistan can exceed 6pc growth rate, says banker

KARACHI: Pakistan could achieve an annual growth exceeding 6 per cent, but only if it addresses key fundamentals like business confidence and the rule...

07.07.2024 40

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Analysis: Potential thaw on the horizon in India trade ties?

PAKISTAN’S relationship with India has a long his­tory of volatility, but trade ties took a nosedive after 2019. The Pulwama attack escalated...

01.07.2024 100

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Balochistan faces immense challenges and bleak realities post-budget

The last of the provinces to announce its budget, Balochistan revealed a Rs956 billion surplus budget last week. The budget may aim to address...

24.06.2024 50

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Sindh budget aims to increase social welfare, ignores Karachi’s needs

Compared to the “Go Nawaz Go” chants of the federal budget and the ruckus in the Punjab budget, the Sindh budget was passed amid thunderous...

17.06.2024 20

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Transformative power of American FDI

Source: Source: IMF’s World Economic Outlook April 2024 Guyana, a tiny country in South America with a population roughly the size of Bahawalpur,...

03.06.2024 40

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Europe — the new hot spot

Source: “Perilous Journeys: Unravelling irregular migration” from Pakistan by the National Commission for Human Rights In 2022, Pakistan was not...

27.05.2024 50

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Pakistan needs to cut reliance on foreign AI solutions, says ADB official

KARACHI: “Without developing local AI capabilities, Pakistan may become increasingly dependent on foreign AI solutions,” said ByeongJo Kong,...

26.05.2024 80

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‘Need to cut reliance on foreign AI solutions’

KARACHI: “Without developing local AI capabilities, Pakistan may become increasingly dependent on foreign AI solutions,” said ByeongJo Kong,...

26.05.2024 70

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Even if banks were willing to lend to the private sector, there is not much demand at the current monetary policy rate

When the government’s needs are very high along with interest rates, the private sector will always be crowded out, said JS Bank President & CEO...

20.05.2024 50

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ADB stresses reforms for a sustainable pension system

KARACHI: The current pension system in Pakistan suffers from low contribution rates, making it unsustainable in the long run, said Asian Development...

19.05.2024 70

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Financing a genocide in Gaza

Israel is the largest recipient of US foreign aid, receiving about $300 billion in assistance since it was recognised as a state by the US. Since...

13.05.2024 80

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ADB links support with IMF’s clean chit

“Given my interactions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the dialogue decisiveness of the current government, I feel very hopeful that...

12.05.2024 90

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Remittance dependence in a changing world

Source: World Bank Export of manpower has brought it the welcome buoy of remittances that supports it balance of payments. Ramazan led the quantum...

22.04.2024 10

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Stagnant contraceptive use

Nisreen weeps after her toddler daughter dies, but the tears are few. This was her second girl to die, primarily from neglect — and she has six more...

08.04.2024 20

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The poor and the poorly paid

—Fatima S Attarwala Pakistan has many economic strata — those who can afford six-figure Eid clothes without batting an eye and those who are...

01.04.2024 20

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Finance minister Aurangzeb eyes new IMF deal by end of June

• Finance minister will lead delegation to Washington for negotiations in mid-April • Says global lender has been ‘very receptive’ to a...

30.03.2024 30

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Why startups fail

Not too long ago, the venture capital (VC) and tech sector was the place to be where employees were paid hands over fist. And then came the wave of...

04.03.2024 10

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Voter turnout’s weak link with the economy

People were determined to vote in the 2024 elections. However, despite the increase in absolute terms, voter turnout dipped in terms of percentage....

26.02.2024 60

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Show connects climate projects with investors

KARACHI: A UK-funded road show managed to connect eight climate projects with potential investors after a two-day event, which ended on Sunday. The...

21.02.2024 10

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Increased financial digitisation will come from a mindset shift

A FAMILY was driving home from a wedding when they witnessed two masked men on a bike with guns snatch a laptop case from a person on a motorbike and...

19.02.2024 20

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Keenu announces management buyout

KARACHI: Digital payment services provider Keenu has announced its management buyout, which took place last year. One of the larger players, Keenu,...

16.02.2024 20

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Textile industry seeks cheaper money, energy to boost exports

KARACHI: From April onwards, the country has a substantial opportunity to increase textile exports and capture a larger chunk of the world market,...

09.02.2024 10

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Castles in the air

Are voters swayed by election manifestoes? Reading through the documents, it appears that the political leaders do not think so. While each manifesto...

05.02.2024 10

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An election of Gen Z and millennials

If every single Gen Z and millennial voter cast the ballot for a specific party, the party would win without needing Gen X or the boomers. According...

29.01.2024 20

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Eggs-pensive omelettes: Egg prices see Rs10 hike over last year

Over the last year, the price per egg has increased by about Rs10, of which the Rs5 hike has come over the last month alone. Though some media reports...

25.12.2023 20

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Bangladesh woes open window for textile exports

KARACHI: Fuelled by dissatisfaction with a government-imposed pay increase, hundreds of garment workers in Bangladesh took to the streets last month,...

17.12.2023 20

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