Apart from managing the twin deficits (fiscal and current) in 2019, the government will be on its toes to clear two important tests: One is the stabilization program to be signed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the second …
Read More »The year between hype and hope!
The year 2018 was a unique year in the history of Pakistan as it witnessed a new political party coming into power which, since 1988, was being shared predominantly between two political parties including an 8-year period of General Pervez …
Read More »IMF Bailout package… cure or curse?
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Harald Finger visited Islamabad from November 7-20, 2018 to initiate discussions on a financial arrangement with the IMF requested by the Pakistani authorities to support their economic reform program. Discussions will continue …
Read More »Reforms needed for revamping country’s economy
Country’s economy being at its lowest ebb needed to be reformed on immediate basis. Growing fiscal and trade deficit along with fast dwindling foreign exchange reserves have made it impossible for the incoming government to achieve almost all macro economic …
Read More »Impact Of FATF Decision On Pakistan’s Economy
Reportedly Pakistan’s name has been added to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) ‘grey-list’. The overwhelming reaction to this move is being termed ‘arm-twisting’ to add to the woes of the country already suffering from serious balance of payment crisis. …
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