Business
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Reforming taxation for salaried class
Despite being tax compliant, this segment faces high taxes, erosion of benefits
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Why nations advance and Pakistan struggles
Without embracing industrialisation, diversification and strong institutions, we risk permanent fragility
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Economic stabilisation and disinflation
Stabilisation measures are taken to control excess demand mainly through high policy rate, austerity drive
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Meeting benchmarks but missing growth
External shocks coupled with domestic constraints such as weak private confidence weigh heavily on economic recovery
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Trade war: China seeks to boost ties with other partners
To counter challenges, Islamabad and Beijing must fast-track investment in CPEC
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In tariff U-turn, US softens tone
'Trump card' fading after weeks of tough posturing when levies went above 145%