Competition is a vital component for any vibrant market and economy and without competition growth and productivity is like chasing a wild goose. Unfortunately, the economy of Pakistan is in doldrums and there are various reasons behind this weak state…
Given the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, the panelists discussed how cities which have been important drivers of economic growth in both developing and developed economies may be seen problematic given the dangers of close-proximity and densely populated urban living…
The National Finance Commission (NFC) is a resource-sharing mechanism between the federal government and federating units. It was constituted under Article 160(1) of the 1973 Constitution. It is mandatory to constitute and hold the NFC meeting every five consecutive years.…
Banking system plays a pivotal role in human resource building and economic development. If the banking system is not well organised and efficient, it creates obstacles and instabilities in economic growth and development. To understand the importance of the banking…
This webinar is a great contribution in increasing the learning or thought process of a person from market financial analysts in sequence of previous financial market’s webinars.
South Asia, the world’s most populous region, remains vulnerable to COVID-19. The necessary protection measures are severely impacting economic activity and millions face poverty. Effective policies are essential to forestall the possibility of worse outcomes, and the necessary measures to…
To sum up, Pakistan is facing a lot of challenges to achieve long-term growth with stabilisation not limited to the taxation system, land management system and banking sector. One of the prominent challenges is the absence of growth-led strategies along…
This webinar was organised to learn about the experience of Prof. Papanek in Pakistan and how does he see the evolution of policy in Pakistan. Prof. Papanek influenced Pakistan enormously. He was born in Vienna, Austria and completed his PhD…
The growth pattern of Pakistan is not stable rather fluctuating from the last few decades. For the first time in history of Pakistan, a negative growth rate accounts for –1.5 is projected by the IMF, after the year 1952 when…
