The demographic dividend
By Nasra M Shah Published in The News on November 03, 2021 As a demographer, it surprises me to hear a range of knowledgeable persons describing Pakistan’s high rate of population growth, and its youthful structure, as an asset that could be an important tool in Pakistan’s development. Proponents of […]
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NovMatters with IMF ‘settled’, agreement to be signed this week, says Tarin
By Tahir Sherani Published in DAWN on November 01, 2021 Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin on Monday announced that an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over the revival of the $6 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) had been reached and a formal[…]
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OctEconomy to grow by around 5pc in FY2022: Reza Baqir
Published in The News on October 30, 2021 KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is optimistic about the prospects for the country’s economic growth, expecting the economy to grow around 5 percent this fiscal year. “The economy grew about 4 percent in the last fiscal year and we expect[…]
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OctPakistan needs long-term reform for reviving exports: World Bank
By Amin Ahmed Published in DAWN on October 29, 2021 ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has suggested that Pakistan needs an integrated and long-term reform strategy for fixing the export challenge that will require coordination across government agencies at federal and provincial levels to harmonise policy decisions, institutional strengthening to ensure[…]
