Pakistan’s widening trade deficit and declining exports are often attributed to high cost of doing business

Truth be told, we primarily look at SEZs as mere industrial estates with tax holidays and some other incentives

Rs2tr were allocated for development spending in Punjab but govt could spend only Rs1.7tr

It will be a grave mistake to use excessive regulation to solve a market-driven problem

The present government is planning to restructure the ailing air carrier

Permitting new technology does entail some risks

Modifying use of plea bargain will help government in creating transparent accountability regime

There have been various conflicting reports on CPEC-related liabilities

British Airways’ decision is just the start

Pakistan’s score improved by merely five points in the last five years