12

Jun

The long road ahead

By Iftikhar Mubarik Published in The News on June 11, 2023 Child labour refers to work or activity performed by children that deprives them of their childhood, interferes with their ability to attend school and is harmful to their physical and mental development. This can include work that is hazardous, exploitative or violates their basic human rights. […]

12

Jun

An unrealistic budget

By Dr Hafiz A Pasha Published in The News on June 11, 2023 THE federal budget for 2023-24 has come as a surprise. The impression conveyed in the budget speech is that the economy has already achieved a high level of stability and the coming year can be classified as a return to ‘business as usual’. However,[…]

09

Jun

Economic Survey 2022-23: Report card of a tempestuous year

By Khaleeq Kiani Published in Dawn on June 09, 2023 • Industry contracts by 3pc, GDP growth a mere 0.3pc • Finance minister hints at expansionary measures in today’s budget • Dar says political cost borne unimaginable, but ‘worth it’ • Blames market perceptions, IMF ‘drama’ for weak exchange rate • Insists new government should negotiate fresh[…]