Economy stable, but challenges persist: IMF
By Anwar Iqbal Published in DAWN on January 13, 2024 WASHINGTON: The IMF Executive Board’s decision to disburse around $700 million to Pakistan reflects a positive review of the country’s economic reform programme. While economic activity has stabilised, challenges persist, contingent on the effective implementation of sound policies. Macroeconomic conditions […]
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JanRemittances increase to $2.38 billion in December 2023
By Salman Siddiqui Published in Express Tribune on January 10, 2024 KARACHI: The inflow of workers’ remittances sent by overseas Pakistanis increased by 13% to $2.38 billion in December 2023 as funds were dispatched through official channels following the return of stability in the rupee-dollar parity and the crackdown against illegal currency networks.[…]
Economic turnaround moment?
By Najy Benhassine | Martin Raiser Published in DAWN on January 03, 2024 AFTER a commendable long period of uninterrupted decline in poverty rates, Pakistan’s economy is now facing one of its worst crises. Poor policy choices, combined with a series of shocks — Covid 19, the 2022 catastrophic floods[…]
The Economy 2024 by Dr. Rashid Amjad
By Dr Rashid Amjad Published in DAWN on January 01, 2024
