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This economic brief outlines a cautiously optimistic recovery for Pakistan’s economy following a contraction in FY23. The GDP growth rate rebounded to 2.4% from -0.2%, driven predominantly by a robust agricultural sector which expanded by 6.25%. This resurgence highlights Pakistan’s reliance on…
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The Pakistani economy is suffering from stagflation. Interest rates are used as a stick to control inflation. If both interest rates are high and inflation is still not controlled, that speaks to the larger issues with the economy which cannot be solved…
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Given Pakistan's recurrent dependence on IMF assistance for financial stability, the study underscores the importance of adhering to stringent IMF conditions. Assessing the Manifestoes against IMF criteria reveals a common emphasis among all parties on inclusive growth and inflation reduction. Notably, PML-N's…
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Pakistan, a developing economy with rapid population growth, faces considerable h urdles in effectively managing its depleting resources, controlling pollution, and mitigating the impacts of climate change. Waste management poses substantial challenges in Pakistan, marked by insufficient infrastructure and inefficient systems that…
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Pakistan's current export profile is characterized by a high degree of concentration in a narrow set of products such as primary and intermediate goods. The country has historically remained import-intensive with a weak exportable surplus, especially in value-added variety. The basket of…
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Pakistan stands at a crucial juncture, facing economic, environmental, and demographic challenges that can reshape its future. Pakistan's economy is precariously balanced due to years of inconsistent policies, a lack of forward-thinking, and entrenched corruption throughout successive political regimes. Despite its latent…
In the year 1899, Theodore Roosevelt, at the time the governor of New York, delivered an inspiring speech titled, ‘The Strenuous Life’.
The speech romanticized the principles of commitment, hard work and bitter toil as ideals to be embraced by not only…
Pakistan has moved its attention to geo-economics ever since the publication of its first National Security Policy. Following a current worldwide trend, this strategy shift from geopolitics to geoeconomics. Geoeconomics is an approach to economics that considers the world economy’s geography and…
اسے کسی حد تک ستم ظریفی ہی کہا جانا چاہیے کہ پاکستانی خارجہ پالیسی کے حوالے سے سارا دارومدار امریکہ ، چین ،روس اور تیل کی دولت سے مالا مال خلیجی ممالک پر ہے ۔ علاوہ ازیں پاکستان کے تعلقات بھارت کے…
یہ امر اپنی جگہ پر اہمیت کا حامل ہے کہ اقوام متحدہ کی جانب سے رواں ہفتے پہلی بار مقبوضہ کشمیر کی ابتر صورتحال پر تشویش ظاہر کی گئی اور یو این ہیومن رائٹس کونسل کی جاری کردہ رپورٹ میں اعتراف کیا…