Dr Atiq ur Rehman

  IN the collective consciousness of the Pakistani public, there exists a mystical belief that the world beyond our borders is a pristine sanctuary of…

THIS year, the World Bank revised its global poverty lines once again. The World Bank now uses three different poverty thresholds, depending on a country’s…

  Globally renowned Pakistani economist Atif Mian, who has consistently shown academic interest in Pakistan’s economy, recently put forward the idea that Pakistan must sustain…

  THE initial months of the current fiscal year have witnessed a notable surge in remittances compared to the previous year. Despite this positive inflow,…

FOR decades, Pakistan’s economic difficulties have been largely attributed to fiscal indiscipline. Government overspending, unchecked deficits and debt accumulation have become the go-to explanations for…

According to the World Bank, the Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) conversion factor for Pakistan in 2023 was 59. This means that 59 Pakistani rupees had…

  THE Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a global commitment to end poverty, promote prosperity and protect the planet. Pakistan has adopted these goals through…

  IN mid-September auction of treasury bills, the government rejected all bids for short-term borrowing as banks were demanding interest rates of 17% or higher.…

  In 1973, Pakistani politicians agreed on a new social contract. The purpose of this contract, or constitution, was to ensure that the federal units…

THE current economic crisis in Pakistan is primarily due to a balance of payments issue. The depreciation of the rupee, declining foreign exchange reserves, high…