Pakistan
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Pakistan and the IMF: A rocky relationship
Pakistan's most recent IMF bailout marks the 23rd time the country has went to the IMF for a lending commitment.…
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Pakistan as a Political Economy
From an initial GDP growth rate of 7% to a modest 2% as Pakistan approaches its 76th year, the question…
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Trade
Why has trade in Pakistan failed to pick up?
Explore what makes up the balance of payments, what role devaluation has played in boosting trade in Pakistan and how…
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Pre-COVID Economy
Where did Pakistan’s economy stand pre-COVID-19?
A comparison of key components of Pakistan's economy pre-COVID-19 against global benchmarks. Understand where it stood to make better sense…
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Government Expenditure
How are funds allocated to the budget in Pakistan?
Analysis of government revenues division between provinces, where budget in Pakistan is spent and why public debt has risen in…
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Utilities
What role has electricity in Pakistan played in improving Ease of Doing Business?
Deep dive into electricity in Pakistan with focus on how high prices have hurt businesses, what investments have been made…
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Financing
Why has the banking sector failed to improve financing in Pakistan?
Analysis of how financing in Pakistan has remained low, its linkage with investment and why access to finance to SMEs…
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Manufacturing
What has caused the decline of manufacturing in Pakistan?
Sector overview of manufacturing in Pakistan in comparison with global benchmarks on declining value-add and importance of financing.
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Agriculture
Why has the performance of agriculture in Pakistan lagged behind?
Sector overview of agriculture in Pakistan with a focus on long standing productivity issues as compared to other countries.
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Post-COVID Economy
What will be the impact of COVID-19 on Pakistan’s economy?
Brief summary of the impact of COVID-19 on Pakistan's economy in order to set up discussion on structural issues affecting…
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