Understanding Pakistan’s Poly-Crisis – And Navigating a Path Forward
By Sakib Sherani INTRODUCTION Pakistan is experiencing severe economic conditions as a result of a confluence of multiple crises. The economy has elevated external financing needs well into the medium term, and requires deep restructuring, both structurally as well as institutionally. Resolving these challenges is necessary for a sustained economic […]
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SepKakar wants five-year economic plan drawn up
By Mehtab Haider & Muhammad Anis Published in The News on September 08, 2023 ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has directed the Ministry of Planning to prepare a five-year plan and national economic agenda to set a long-term economic direction. The planning ministry was also mandated for the constitution[…]
Pakistan amidst a polycrisis
By Dr Abid Qaiyum Suleri Published in The News on September 05, 2023 The caretaker government has made a sensible decision to link any possible relief in electricity bills to the consent of the IMF in order not to jeopardize the ongoing standby agreement. Pakistan needs to stay under the[…]
Price of electricity is price of misgovernance
By Dr Sania Nishtar Published in The News on September 03, 2023 In July this year, the outgoing federal cabinet approved a 25.5 per cent increase in the base electricity tariff. The decision’s impact resulted in a hike in the August bills for millions of consumers, sparking country-wide demonstrations. The[…]
