Domestic capital formation must precede sustainable foreign inflows

Shift towards imported hybrid seeds is shrinking Basmati acreage, weakening export capacity

Fragile western border needs transformation into gateway of economic sovereignty

Reliance on such inflows reflects chronic weakness of industrial, agricultural base

Pakistan's economic erosion deepens as local firms are investing abroad

Natural deep ditches can be turned into rainwater reservoirs to reduce wastage

Tight monetary controls, high tariffs, regressive taxes fuel capital flight, trade gaps

With India's US tariffs doubled, Pakistan could drive 29% export surge

Will digital currency, laws to discourage cash deals bridge informal economy gap?

Pakistan's tax system, riddled with exemptions, high duties and WHT, is flawed