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Pakistani economy

Early Warning? The Resignation of Pakistan’s Finance Minister Raises Unpleasant Questions
By Umair Jamal
A longtime member of Imran Khan’s inner circle steps down. What does it mean?

An Oil Discovery Before Systemic Reform in Pakistan Would Be a Tragedy
By Max Frost
Pakistan needs drastic and systemic reform. An oil bonanza will enable the government to postpone needed fixes indefinitely.

Pakistan Revisits the Usefulness of ‘Armed Militias’—For What?
By Umair Jamal
Why does Pakistan’s prime minister believe that the country has no use for armed groups?

Looking East: The Evolution of Pakistan-Malaysia Economic Ties
By Hannan R. Hussain
Malaysia and Pakistan push their bilateral ties forward.

Pakistan’s Governance Changes Won’t Be Enough to Offer It Economic Salvation
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan is patching strategic problems with tactical solutions.

How Pakistan's Struggling Economy Creates Opportunities for Imran Khan
By Umair Jamal
Imran Khan may have an opportunity that wasn't available to his predecessor.

What Lies Ahead for Pakistan at the IMF?
By Umair Jamal
What will another International Monetary Fund loan mean for Pakistan’s economy?

How to Bail Out Pakistan and Augment American Leverage
By Max Frost
A bailout for Pakistan should be contingent on reforms and transparency.

Dos and Don'ts for Imran Khan if He Wants to Govern for 5 Years in Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
Khan should heed the lessons of his predecessors as he assumes the reins of power in Pakistan.

Pakistan: Imran Khan's Economic Challenges
By Farwa Aamer
Imran Khan will try to usher in a new era for his country. The first step requires tackling its economic challenges .

What Pakistan's Decision to Pull Out of a Mega Dam Project Tells Us About the Future of CPEC
By Umair Jamal
There's much more to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor than the rosy headlines touting friendship between Islamabad and Beijing.

Pakistan’s New Big Threat: A Bulging Population
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan’s unrestricted population rise and radical demographic changes present real dangers to the country’s existence.