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What is the Circular Debt?
Power sector dues have crossed $13 billion and no sustainable solution is on the horizon.
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Can Khan make the Pakistan army great again?
Evidence from the U.S. elections suggests that constituents' views can change dramatically once their side is in power.
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Why has Pakistan struggled to grow its exports?
Devaluing the currency is not enough. Pakistan must make a concerted effort to improve economic competitiveness to grow its export base.
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Strong remittance growth a good omen for Pakistan
Growing macroeconomic certainty has led to a sharp rebound in remittance inflows and is helping reinforce economic stability.
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The Emerging Digital Payments Revolution
Latest data by the State Bank shows that democratized access to finance may soon become a reality for Pakistani households and small businesses.
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Has Pakistan entered a period of stable instability?
Near-term outlook for the country's political economy has improved, but structural drivers of instability persist.
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How can Pakistan engage Trump 2.0?
Donald Trump is transactional and for Pakistan to be relevant for his administration, it must showcase alignment with key Trump priorities in the coming…
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The tyranny of the eyeballs
The need to curate large audiences in the digital public square is fueling polarization and chaos across societies.
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Making the SBP Autonomous
Giving autonomy to the Bank will not lead to bankruptcy.
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Of VPNs and Policing the Internet
It is clear (once more) that folks running Pakistan are not serious people.
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Has Pakistan kickstarted an EV revolution for the masses?
A 45% tariff cut for EV charging stations has the potential to radically alter the economics for mobility, especially two- and three-wheelers.
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Failure to reach a deal with Khan is not an option for Pakistan's Establishment
Given the economic and security situation in the country, the establishment needs to achieve a breakthrough with Khan in the near future.
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