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Pakistan economy
Pakistan’s New Budget Aims to Please the IMF
By Umair Jamal
However, the funding body's representatives say that additional measures are needed to bring the budget in line with its objectives.
The Clock’s Ticking on Pakistan’s Economic Bailout
By Niha Dagia
The new government could either take the decision of cutting fuel subsidies or call for fresh elections and leave that tough decision to an interim government.
Imran Khan’s Political Career Far From Over
By Umair Jamal
Within a month of his ouster, the former Pakistani PM has been able to revive his support base substantially, prompting many to believe that he could win an election today.
Shehbaz Sharif Has Too Many Fires to Put Out
By Niha Dagia
In addition to holding the ruling coalition together, Pakistan’s new prime minister will have to deal with an ailing economy and rising anti-Americanism.
Blasphemy Killing Could Cast a Shadow on Pakistan’s Economy
By Umair Jamal
Why would foreign investors want to visit Pakistan if they could get lynched on accusations of blasphemy?
IMF Deal With Pakistan Would Revive $6 Billion Bailout
By Munir Ahmed
Food prices have soared as a result of the Pakistani government implementing IMF conditions.
In Numbers: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
By Diplomat Risk Intelligence
A new DRI report situates the marquee Belt and Road Initiative project within the overall state of Pakistan’s economy.
Can CPEC Move Beyond Infrastructure?
By Muhammad Tayyab Safdar and Max C. Barte
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has largely failed to provide the manufacturing investment Pakistan so desperately needs.
Focused US-Pakistan Engagement Is Better for Pakistan’s Economic Future
By Shezad Lakhani
Issue de-linkage is the need of the hour when it comes to Islamabad-Washington relations.
Is Pakistan’s Economy Recovering?
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
While there are positive signs, the IMF bailout conditions continue to pinch for average Pakistanis.
Pakistani Islamists Stage Sit-in in Islamabad, Demand Prime Minister’s Resignation
By Associated Press
The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party led the march, painting PM Khan as a inept military puppet.
The IMF Repeats Old Mistakes in Its New Loan Program for Pakistan
By Shezad Lakhani
This wasn’t Pakistan’s first IMF bailout, and it won’t be its last – unless the IMF changes its approach.