Business
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FDI: big market, small confidence
Pakistan resets rules faster than investment cycles can adjust, eroding confidence
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Is the economy suffocating under red tape?
Over 100 regulators, overlapping rules, repeated paperwork and high taxes continue to deter investment
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Pakistan's stock market needs depth, not drama
With most gains driven by financials and energy giants, PSX lacks broad participation needed for durable bull run
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Diversification of Muslim economies over the years
To accelerate growth, they must invest heavily in human capital and digital skills, harmonise regulatory frameworks
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Diverging trade strategies at ASEAN
As CAFTA 3.0 promotes multilateral growth, US pushes for bilateral deals
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Policy framework and structural change
Successive govts have ignored traditional economic fundamentals such as high aggregate demand, real exchange rate
