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Jawaid Bokhari

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Indigenisation focused growth strategy

The State Bank’s latest data shows that profit and dividend outflows on foreign investment during January-July FY26 jumped by 26pc to $1.68bn.

02.03.2026 20

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Political approach to resolving problems

Provinces demand autonomy but resist local devolution and taxes, while the centre demands fiscal discipline but struggles to relinquish control.

23.02.2026 80

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The technocratic illusion of why poverty exists

While the old global order will take time to remould, echoes of fresh ideas grounded in the latest research by academic social scientists are...

03.02.2026 20

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Dovetailing economic growth with stability

The national debate on diverse approaches or strategies to achieve sustainable and inclusive economic growth has intensified with greater clarity on...

09.12.2025 20

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Evolving strategies and boosting productivity

One can notice a shift in the national debate on how to manage rising unsustainable foreign debt as more analysts call for restricting foreign loans...

08.10.2025 30

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Empowered local bodies could minimise dissatisfaction with the govt

Many compelling reasons have been cited by analysts for not creating new provinces in the prevailing political, economic and financial conditions with...

23.09.2025 50

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Local government bodies decry lack of financial transfers even as expenditures rise

Sindh’s last Provincial Finance Commission (PFC) award issued in 2002 expired in 2007. Though nearly 17 years have passed since then, funds are...

16.09.2025 20

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Riding out of shifting sands

With massive floods posing a serious threat to the economy, prompting forecasts of GDP growth falling during FY26 and amidst a debate on whether new...

09.09.2025 20

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Quaid’s economic aspirations

While celebrating Independence Day, it would be appropriate to highlight recommendations of the Economic Planning Committee (EPC) appointed by...

19.08.2025 50

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Updating NFC award

The 10th National Finance Commission (NFC) expired on July 21, and the NFC secretariat in the Finance Ministry is in the process of forming a new...

12.08.2025 60

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Water conservation with a touch of realism

A number of issues are attributed to delays in construction of much needed water reservoirs that could have prevented colossal losses from floods....

05.08.2025 30

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Diversity in investment trends

While the government is struggling with the privatisation of hassle-ridden state-owned enterprises (SOEs), there has been some marked progress in...

22.07.2025 10

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An industrial policy for economic stability

The recently improved employment trend in the United States is noteworthy. Hiring for roles in the federal government, professional services, and...

15.07.2025 50

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The need for policy repairs beyond tariffs

The tariff reforms are designed to hopefully boost our industrial competitiveness and allow manufacturers to become part of global supply chains by...

27.05.2025 20

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Devolution and the rush to right-sizing

There is some realisation in corridors of power that denial of provincial autonomy as defined by the 18th constitutional amendment is a significant...

13.05.2025 40

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Navigating timelines in tariff trade talks

The United States, according to media reports, is facing significant challenges in securing so many trade deals within a short span of 90 days during...

06.05.2025 20

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Diaspora capital for lasting stability

Addressing the first Overseas Pakistanis Convention in Islamabad, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to the expatriates for their unmatched...

29.04.2025 10

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Changing the economic world order

“If Trump has his way, the United States will lose its global influence, standards of living of Americans will decrease, including for those who...

15.04.2025 90

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Redirecting talent towards productivity

While expressing optimism about the results of policies that the government has implemented in agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF),...

08.04.2025 10

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Centre, provinces must engage in meaningful dialogue on new NFC award for fairer framework: analysts

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) considers the passage of the law for the introduction of agricultural income tax by all four provincial...

25.03.2025 20

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Integrating SMEs into value chains

Given the prolonged sluggish or negative industrial growth and low tax-to-GDP ratio, policymakers and relevant institutions are taking a more...

18.03.2025 10

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Pakistan needs economic democracy to prevent disconnect between people, govt

Economic growth and development bring progress and prosperity, but at the same time, they tend to create imbalances in the growth of various sectors...

11.03.2025 60

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Provincial representatives grow increasingly frustrated over insufficient funding, lack of decentralisation efforts

Federal Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has reassured all provinces that they will receive their fair share of...

04.03.2025 10

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Sustainable development is closely linked to improving democratic culture

Amidst the global turmoil and confusion, one can discern creeping changes that promise a better future. Referring to a momentous change in the region...

18.02.2025 40

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EU has warned Pakistan not to take its GSP+ status for granted

THE country’s economy continues to demonstrate mixed positive and negative trends with a hazy long-term outlook as multiple problems are yet to be...

11.02.2025 30

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Strengthening the middle-class economy

US President Donald Trump wants to be known globally as a peacemaker, and his number one priority is his own people. He is responding to the...

28.01.2025 30

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Boosting growth in a durable way

Pakistan’s economy remains trapped in a low-growth equilibrium despite improving macro indicators, and according to International Monetary Fund...

21.01.2025 20

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Empowering local governments

There seems to be a consensus among the three leading political parties on resisting the democratic empowerment of local governments in different...

14.01.2025 60

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