The four-time finance minister has opted for a regressive taxation approach
The only way forward is to let the Executive work and restore financial viability of the state
The Privatisation Commission Ordinance 2000 and the relevant rules need to be amended
It is time for the government to take necessary measures to streamline the fiscal affairs
The large and growing youth population can sustain high economic growth over the coming years
Engagement with the IMF needs transparency and fulfillment of our commitment
The common man is left at the mercy of strong headwinds of inflation and macroeconomic adjustments
Despite some tall claims, Ishaq Dar has continued the policy of import restriction introduced by his predecessor
The impact of contractionary measures has started taking its toll on the economy
Traditional revenue generation measures are not enough to meet demands of the fifth largest country in the world
Running a country on loans, grants and aid alone can never be sustainable
Pragmatic measures are necessary to curtail waste
The violation by the PTI government of the conditions it had agreed with the IMF added to people’s misery
Flood-related losses will affect the industrial output. The shortage caused due to the loss of local cotton would need to be bridged by importing it
It seems that the government is least interested in relieving the masses from the inflationary pressure
The current situation will test Ishaq Dar’s skill-set. He has very little time to showcase his ability
The government should realise that the measures it is taking will affect the lives of people suffering from the highest inflation in the region
An IMF press release says that it is imperative that the government should address the concerns of the public by expanding the social safety
The least the government can do is to consult all stakeholders
All stakeholders must focus on handling grave economic issues rather than diluting their energies in fighting political battles
