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IMF’s Global GDP Outlook ’23: Pakistan Responds

Amidst the unfolding global economic shifts, Pakistan's response must be grounded in pragmatism and resilience. Crafting a pragmatic roadmap involves embracing regional cooperation, enhancing domestic competitiveness, and fostering investor confidence.

Shareholders demand SBP not to transfer BIPL shares to JS Bank

SHC Single Bench, which barred JS Group from acquiring another banking license, to hear the sale of BIPL to JS Bank case on Divisional Bench orders

No fresh borrowings from SBP, clarifies finance ministry

The Ministry of Finance has clarified that there had been no fresh borrowings by the government from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).“In fact,...

Autonomous or Unaccountable? 

A widely recognised principle of corporate governance is that one individual should not simultaneously hold the important offices of chief executive officer and chairperson of the board of directors of the same corporation

Tightening Liquidity

Notwithstanding the recently enhanced autonomy of the SBP, the financial system stability is a major common interest for both the central bank and the Ministry of Finance.

PTI has given ‘dictatorial powers’ to SBP governor: Miftah Ismail

Former finance minister Miftah Ismail is of the opinion that the incumbent government instead of strengthening the State Bank of Pakistan has given ‘dictatorial...

Opposition’s Great Dilemma

Has the die been cast in favour of the opposition parties – the PML-N and the PPP – and Imran Khan and his PTI really on their last leg?

Is the new SBP law good for Pakistan?

Narratives asked three top experts to give their views on this month’s Big Question.

‘SBP likely to keep policy rates unchanged’

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is likely to keep the interest rates unchanged at 9.75 per cent when the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)...

‘Pakistan is now well set for a major digital evolution’

Governor State Bank of Pakistan Reza Baqir has stated that with major digital enablers and fundamental components of a digital economy in place, Pakistan...

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Govt. says no plans to downsize FBR workforce

Restructuring of FBR is on the govt.'s agenda to...

Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina appears to win 4th straight elections

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wazid is all set...

Afghan Repatriation & Transit Trade Standoff

The repatriation of Afghans faces a major hurdle, not...

Unlocking the Mission: Washington’s Wishlist for its Pakistan Envoy

The US mission in Pakistan has been mandated with...

SPAR6C: Powering Pakistan & the World for Climate Action, Green Growth

The program selects four countries -- Colombia, Pakistan, Thailand, and Zambia -- each at different stages of institutional capacity, climate change mitigation strategy development, and NDC progress tracking.

Israel’s Existential Anxiety & Quest for Peace

In the tumultuous landscape of the Middle East, the...

The Corporate Assault on Pakistan’s Small Dairies.

The dairy sector stands as a pivotal sub-sector within...

India Deploys Naval Officers for Espionage, Again

India has been exposed multiple times for its espionage activities...

Building a Trustworthy Media Entity in the Age of AI & Declining Confidence

The unprecedented speed and scale at which AI can...