Smartphones for all?
By Zahra Mughis Published in The News on December 07, 2022 Pakistan’s smartphone users continue to rely on imported technology. Since the Pakistani rupee continues to slide against the dollar, it makes sense that the government has decided to collaborate with the private sector to make mobile phones affordable for […]
Pakistan projected to be among largest economies in the world by 2075: Goldman Sachs
By Muhammad Omer Hayat Published in DAWN on December 07, 2022 A research paper published by Goldman Sachs on Tuesday projected Pakistan to be the sixth largest economy in the world by 2075 given “appropriate policies and institutions” are in place. Authored by economists Kevin Daly and Tadas Gedminas and[…]
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DecOur Dutch disease
By Riaz Riazuddin Published in DAWN on December 02, 2022 OUR economy is afflicted with several weaknesses one of which is Dutch disease. This economic malaise was first named by the Economist to describe the unfavourable impact in the Netherlands’ manufacturing sector — paradoxically, after the discovery and exploitation of[…]
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Nov‘Green Alliance’ to revolutionise agri-sector, cement Pak-US bonds: Masood Khan
Published in The News on November 21, 2022 WASHINGTON: Pakistan Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan said the recent momentum in Pak-US relations has opened up vistas of opportunities in furthering Pak-US cooperation in critical areas including the agriculture sector. The Ambassador made these remarks while addressing a webinar[…]
