Stories from Dr Fahd Rehman
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Short- and medium-term perspectives are contrastingly different
Often alarm bells are set ringing without assessing the cost and benefits of a certain indicator
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FBR’s valuation system was a step in the right direction
There is emerging talk in print media about stagnant performance of real estate sector in Pakistan
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Cracks appear in economy — but they can be plugged
Govt has taken some needful measures to stem rising tide of trade deficit
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In domestic demand-led growth, govt fails to focus on exports
This development strategy alone could not be sustained for a long period of time
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Economy needs structural change, but transition is painful
Devaluation is an ineffective tool to address structural balance of payments problem
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Central bank’s independence and its practicality
Current talk to give more autonomy is devoid of practical significance.
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When a sector starts booming, more taxes are slapped on it
Government resorts to creative accounting in budget-making
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Motivated by quick returns, govt overspending on infrastructure development
Sectors like education, healthcare, nutrition, sanitation being neglected
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Declining exports: Persistent challenge for policymakers
Low value addition means Pakistan cannot earn much foreign exchange
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How the debt issue remains circular in Pakistan
Resurgence of load-shedding portrays govt’s myopic aims









