Dependence Through Reform Dependence Through Reform: In our previous article, we explained the need to fix Pakistan’s energy and tax systems. These reforms would reduce reliance on the IMF. Now, we look at other problems keeping the country dependent on IMF loans. Spending Issues A […]
Exit IMF Exit IMF: Every few months, Pakistani officials repeat the same idea: Pakistan must “exit the IMF.” They talk about exports, productivity, technology, governance, and coordination. They treat these words as solutions, as if just saying them will free Pakistan. Actions Over Words The […]
Better Economic Policy Better Economic Policy: Pakistan is facing slow economic growth because of the strict IMF programme. Growth has fallen to 2.7 per cent. Poverty affects almost half the population, and unemployment is 8 per cent. Inflation had fallen for a short time but […]
Pakistan’s Economic Failures Pakistan’s Economic Failures: Pakistan’s authorities will not fix the deep problems that hurt the economy. They choose to live with them. They also give more power to the state. Experts suggested reforms for decades. They wanted Pakistan to adapt to a changing […]
IMF Growth Forecast for Pakistan IMF Growth Forecast for Pakistan: The IMF projects Pakistan’s economic growth at 3.2%, below the government’s target of 3.5% for this fiscal year. The forecast seems optimistic given the country’s balance-of-payments issues. In contrast, the World Bank and Asian Development […]
Pakistan and IMF Loan Dilemma – The reality is that both Pakistan and the IMF refuse to learn anything from the past. Even after 23…
