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JunInefficient by design
By Waqar Wadho Published in Dawn on June, 20, 2026 PAKISTAN has entered IMF programmes roughly two dozen times. More than any other country. Each programme lands with the same diagnosis: the tax base is too narrow, distortions are too many, and institutions are too weak. The IMF prescribes, Pakistan […]
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JunPakistan reaffirms commitment to women’s full participation in peace, security
By Mariana Baabar Published in The News on June, 19, 2026 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday said it believed that the ‘Women, Peace and Security’ agenda must be implemented through practical, context-specific and nationally owned measures. “Pakistan is playing its part to advance this agenda. In Pakistan, women have served with[…]
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JunGovt eyes $42.4bn in remittances
By Shahid Iqbal Published in Dawn on June, 13, 2026 KARACHI: The government has not only increased the remittances target but also projected a significantly higher current account deficit (CAD) for FY27. The government set $3.6 billion CAD for FY27, which would be around 0.7 per cent of the GDP,[…]
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JunPoverty rises to 28.9% despite economic recovery
By Usman Hanif Published in The Express Tribune on June 11, 2026 Pakistan’s poverty rate has climbed to 28.9% despite signs of economic recovery and improved macroeconomic stability, highlighting the disconnect between headline growth figures and living standards for millions of households. “Pakistan’s poverty declined over the long term, from[…]
