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Pakistan’s GDP grows 1% YoY in 2QFY24 – that’s contraction not growth!
Those who are still rejoicing that the economy has shown some signs of positive growth are living in a denial. As a country, the first parameter to…
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Is Pakistan really resuming trade with India?
This will probably be the biggest foreign policy move in last few years. One that would resonate with the voices shared from the west. Foreign Minister…
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Pakistan finally attracts foreign $75M hot capital in T Bills – good or bad?
Now this is good news. In March Pakistan has already attracted $90M of hot capital from foreign investors in domestic debt markets. This is coming after…
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Will provinces shoulder Pakistan’s debt burden?
As we finalize the details of the next International Monetary Fund (IMF) facility to secure economic stability, pertinent questions and concerns arise…
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Pakistan needs IT universities from Turkey more than any Sufism varsity!
Young population needs to be equipped with globally wanted skillset.
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Current Account’s (another) surplus- $128m in Feb
Tightening at its best.
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SBP on monetary easing - "Main Nahin Giraonga"
Muddat huwee hai yaar ko mehmaan kiye huwe
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India's school chain fetches USD1B - where are Pakistani counterparts?
Listed companies in Pakistan are at massive disadvantage.
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Is rate cut finally in the offing?
SBP should give breathing space to indebted borrowers
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March 2023

20% Interest Rate in Pakistan - USD inflows & IMF's wishlist
20% Interest Rate in Pakistan - USD inflows & IMF's wishlist Congratulations. We have hit a new low. As if a half a century high inflation wasn't enough…
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When the going gets tough - the toughs need help to get going
When the going gets tough - the toughs need help to get going Exactly 3.5 years ago the then CoAS had met with business community to assure them of…
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Global (Monetary) Tightening Crises (GTC) - Lessons from SVB, Silvergate & Signature
Global (Monetary) Tightening Crises (GTC) - Lessons from SVB, Silvergate & Signature It is happening. Fed was wrong to initially assume that inflation…
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