Dar says won’t take dictation from IMF

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Ishaq Dar Friday ruled out taking dictations from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on managing Pakistan’s finances. Dar, in an interview during Geo News’ pr...

Stagnation and reform

Pakistan’s economy remains mired in stagnation, weighed down by structural inefficiencies and policy inertia. The recent remarks by the Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, identifying major impediments to economic progress, reso...

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Tough talks

Pakistan’s struggle to secure a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund is still on. The IMF has made it clear that more reforms are needed before further financial assistance can be pledged. Lack of fisc...

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Employment, exports and challenges

The information technology (IT) and IT-enabled services (ITES) industry has the potential to transform Pakistan’s economy. For decades, traditional industries have been the main providers of employment. However, the digital re...

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IMF’s concern for reform

Pakistan’s relations with the International Monetary Fund have been characterised by both cooperation and tension. IMF’s involvement in Pakistan’s economy has often been critical, particularly when it comes to structural r...

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Biased proposal

Pakistan's tax system is extortionist, unpredictable and unsupportive of investment and economic growth. It disproportionately taxes documented businesses and individuals, and spares those who choose not to become part of the do...

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