Pakistan’s economic crisis

Over 10 million Pakistanis may fall below poverty line: World BankOver 10 million Pakistanis may fall below poverty line: World Bank

Over 10 million Pakistanis may fall below poverty line: World Bank

The World Bank has cautioned that over 10 million Pakistanis may fall below the poverty line, mainly due to a…

1 year ago
Pakistan staring at a grim future with more and more people falling below poverty linePakistan staring at a grim future with more and more people falling below poverty line

Pakistan staring at a grim future with more and more people falling below poverty line

About 40 per cent of Pakistan’s population now live below the poverty line, a recent World Bank report has revealed,…

2 years ago
Pakistan’s high power tariffs may shut down businesses as IMF conditions bitePakistan’s high power tariffs may shut down businesses as IMF conditions bite

Pakistan’s high power tariffs may shut down businesses as IMF conditions bite

Pakistan’s businesses, especially the small and medium enterprises, have been hit hard once again as the Shehbaz Sharif government raised…

2 years ago
Pakistan set to lose its youth dividend amid economic meltdownPakistan set to lose its youth dividend amid economic meltdown

Pakistan set to lose its youth dividend amid economic meltdown

The economic and political uncertainty in Pakistan has affected its youth the most. Though about 60 per cent of the…

2 years ago
Pakistan’s brain drain turns alarming as educated queue up to leavePakistan’s brain drain turns alarming as educated queue up to leave

Pakistan’s brain drain turns alarming as educated queue up to leave

As Pakistan battles multiple crises –economic, political and security—all in one go, citizens are getting desperate to leave the country.…

2 years ago
How Pakistan’s economic crisis has derailed Haj pilgrimage this yearHow Pakistan’s economic crisis has derailed Haj pilgrimage this year

How Pakistan’s economic crisis has derailed Haj pilgrimage this year

Jeddah: The economic crisis in Pakistan is adversely impacting prospective Haj pilgrims. Fewer Pakistanis are heading for the annual pilgrimage…

2 years ago
Pakistani export sector crumbles despite EU’s flawed bailoutPakistani export sector crumbles despite EU’s flawed bailout

Pakistani export sector crumbles despite EU’s flawed bailout

The European Union’s decision last month to remove Islamabad from the list of 'High-Risk Third Countries' for anti-money laundering and…

2 years ago
How poor governance has devastated Pakistan’s once robust textile sectorHow poor governance has devastated Pakistan’s once robust textile sector

How poor governance has devastated Pakistan’s once robust textile sector

Pakistan’s once robust textile industry, considered the backbone of the economy, is under severe stress as several firms are inching…

2 years ago
Will China prove it is Pakistan’s fair whether friend by not bailing it out from financial distress?Will China prove it is Pakistan’s fair whether friend by not bailing it out from financial distress?

Will China prove it is Pakistan’s fair whether friend by not bailing it out from financial distress?

As negotiations between the International Monetary Fund and Pakistan for the resumption of the $6.5 billion financial assistance package is…

2 years ago
What’s in store for Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif after steep price hike?What’s in store for Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif after steep price hike?

What’s in store for Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif after steep price hike?

For Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, troubles do not seem to be ending. As his government is trying to do…

2 years ago
Pakistan’s massive electricity shutdown throws life out of gearPakistan’s massive electricity shutdown throws life out of gear

Pakistan’s massive electricity shutdown throws life out of gear

Pakistan’s power outage on Monday has thrown life out of gear, adding to the South Asian nation's woes which is…

2 years ago
Why are Pakistanis unhappy with Bilawal Bhutto’s Davos visit?Why are Pakistanis unhappy with Bilawal Bhutto’s Davos visit?

Why are Pakistanis unhappy with Bilawal Bhutto’s Davos visit?

Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar along with other senior…

2 years ago