Business
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Pakistan must not miss trade wave
Should pursue strategic trade deals with China and US, invest in high-value sectors
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Rethinking policies to curb illicit trade
Policy steps remain confined to bridging revenue gaps by raising taxes while neglecting market distortions
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Ratings cut a blow to US status
Successive govts fail to agree on meaningful steps to reverse large fiscal deficits
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A crucial milestone in economic stabilisation
$1b IMF tranche a welcome development for strained economy, offering fiscal relief and framework for reform
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Wheat support price and distribution system
Public system stabilises wild swings in food prices, but leaving it to market will be politically costly
