SBP governor stresses broadening financial inclusion, digital transformation

KARACHI: The central bank governor on Friday said banks should concentrate on financial inclusion, digital transformation of financial services, and climate change, saying the three areas would be crucial in shaping the banking ...

Pakistan’s roadmap to crypto legalization–II

Please click here to read Part-I of this article. The establishment of a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies in Pakistan necessitates a structured and phased approach. The first article of this series explored the in...

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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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