As the year ended amidst political uncertainties and disruption in financial management due to the absence of a full-fledged Finance Minister the challenges ahead for Pakistan’s economy has touched unprecedented height and therefore, requires a very careful planning and cautious …
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The way forward for Pakistan’s economy in 2018
Highlights of 2017 8.5% growth in Large-Scale Manufacturing (LSM) Inflation rate of 3.9% Super strong growth in lending to the private sector 74.4% growth in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) worth $939.7 million 19.5% growth in the Federal Board of Revenue …
Read More »Persistently eroding value of Pak rupee
Once upon a time, Pakistan Muslim League headed by Mian Mohammad Nawaz Sharif raised the slogan of ‘breaking the begging bowl’. However, after creating history and becoming Prime Minister of Pakistan for the third time, his sole objective seems be …
Read More »Paradigm shift in banking industry: microfinance, financial inclusion and access to finance
Microfinance Microfinance is just one tool in the war against poverty. For microfinance to be successful at poverty reduction, it must be used in conjunction with education, health and other social interventions. Microfinance becomes a multiplier force in such a …
Read More »Approaching IMF no more preference?
One completely fails to understand the reasons behind Government of Pakistan’s reluctance in approaching the lender of last resort International Monetary Fund (IMF). It goes without saying that borrowing from any source, other than IMF, is highly expensive. However, it …
Read More »Auto, E-commerce & FMCG sector ripe for investment in 2018
Pakistan is, and has been, a highly consumption-oriented society. The much lower level of investment in Pakistan reflects, in large part, a much lower level of national savings. The ratio of gross investment to GDP has averaged 15percent since 2010 …
Read More »Rising fuel prices may hit Pakistan’s consumer
Almost two years earlier Brent crude oil prices were at low $27.88 a barrel in January 2016 and 11 months down the lane prices are hovering around $55 and throughout 2017 prices of Brent crude oil spot prices is at …
Read More »Gwadar under CPEC opening new era of industrial, commercial activities in the region
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has the potential to usher in a new era of economic progress and prosperity for both countries benefiting the whole region as well. Work on $47 billion CPEC is currently underway. Gwadar Port in Balochistan is …
Read More »Hepatitis C: a major challenge in Pakistan
The number of patients suffering from Hepatitis C virus (HCV) disease continues to rise and the disease is becoming a major health hazard. Pakistan has the world’s second highest prevalence of Hepatitis C while Egypt occupies the first position in …
Read More »Expanding wheat cropping area in Balochistan
Pakistan’s wheat production can be increased by expanding wheat cropping area in Balochistan, which is the country’s largest province with respect to its landmass. According to one estimate, out of the total geographical area of 34.719 million hectares, the province …
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