BRICS: a new future in the offing After World War II, several bilateral and multilateral agencies (IMF, WB, ADB, WTO, WHO, Paris Club, etc.) were created to rebuild the aftermath of war destruction, mostly in Europe. In the process, the US, and its Western allies […]
UN’s new agenda for peace The current global landscape is marked by heightened geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, creating a challenging and unstable environment. Multilateralism, crucial for international collaboration, faces mounting hurdles in an increasingly fragmented world. With the East-West tensions, conflicts like the Ukraine […]
Celebrating 10 Years of CPEC with Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng received a warm reception upon his arrival at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad. Where he met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to mark the 10th anniversary of the China-Pakistan Economic […]
Securing IMF Support Amidst Political Instability Securing IMF Support Amidst Political Instability. Last August, I delved into the issues surrounding “IMF Deals Sans Political Stability.” Fast forward a year. And despite grappling through a strenuous journey, we’ve finally clinched a Standby program with the International […]
Rising Trends in Tax Filing: Pakistan’s Journey to 5 Million Filers The number of income tax return filers in Pakistan has shown significant growth in recent years. Reaching 4.2 million according to the latest Active Taxpayers List (ATL) data. It’s projected to potentially exceed 5 […]
