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Telecom sector to see $2-3b investment in next 3 years
3G auction could net the govt over $1 billion.
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Energy mix: Despite multiple options, Pakistan should not give up on hydel
Coal, wind and nuclear are great choices, but it would be wise to fast-track big dams.
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High-growth market: Telenor upbeat on Pakistan, as focus shifts from voice to data
Telecom industry looking at investment of $5-10b over the next five to eight years.
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The hands-on approach: Eliminate the middle-man aka the bureaucracy
Business community still have time to cajole, coax or maybe even bribe the govt into making changes in the final draft
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New government hints at anti-populist, pro-reform stance on economy
Willingness to take tough decisions only way out of a tough situation.
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Is the Black economy all that black?
The informal economy needs to be redirected and documented to account it and boost the country’s GDP.
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Gadgets: Tech for Time Pass
Need is subjective. ’Nuff said.
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No bed of roses: Building up political will biggest challenge
Incoming government will face immediate challenges like dwindling forex reserves and a dismal tax collection ratio.
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Who will bite the bullet?
The never ending cycle of loans, restructuring and then new loans will lead Pakistan nowhere.
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Islamic finance as a viable alternative financial system
Only thing that truly separates this from conventional systems is the required adherence to a stricter code of ethics.