IMF expects faster economic recovery in optimistic outlook
By Khaleeq Kiani Published in DAWN on October 11, 2023 • Sees Pakistan’s growth at 2.5pc this year, 5pc in FY25 • Says world economy resilient to shocks but ‘limping’ as inflation remains high ISLAMABAD: Acknowledging Pakistan’s better-than-anticipated current account show last fiscal year, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects […]
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OctMigration crisis
By Arif Azad Published in DAWN on October 11, 2023 MIGRATION has been in the media and policy spotlight lately. Several international migration-related developments have refocused attention on migration and asylum issues. Recently, the small Italian town of Lampedusa received a sudden surge of new migrants. The surge, though small,[…]
Migration crisis
By Arif Azad Published in DAWN on October 11, 2023 MIGRATION has been in the media and policy spotlight lately. Several international migration-related developments have refocused attention on migration and asylum issues. Recently, the small Italian town of Lampedusa received a sudden surge of new migrants. The surge, though small,[…]
World Bank urges Pakistan to eliminate tax exemptions
By Khaleeq Kiani Published in DAWN on October 10, 2023 • Advises bringing agriculture, real estate and retail sectors into tax net, collecting more revenue up to 4pc of GDP • Urges simplifying income tax structure • Focuses on taxing untapped wealth within provincial jurisdictions • Current tax-free threshold stays[…]
