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2 weeks ago | 
brecorder.com | Ikramul Haq |Huzaima Bukhari |Abdul Rauf Shakoori
The economic journey of Pakistan has recently showed a positive transformation, with macroeconomic indicators reflecting a promising outlook. The fiscal performance for the first nine months of the current fiscal year 2024-25 demonstrates significant progress, as the consolidated primary surplus has grown to Rs 3468 billion (2.8 percent of GDP) compared to Rs 1615 billion (1.5 percent of GDP) in the same period last year.
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3 weeks ago | 
thenews.com.pk | Abdul Rauf Shakoori |Ikramul Haq
he humanity heaved a collective sigh of relief on May 10, following a ceasefire between the two nuclear-armed neighbours in South Asia, India and Pakistan, brokered by the United States. As highlighted by President Donald J Trump, the breakthrough was the result of intense diplomatic efforts initiated after his team purportedly received alarming intelligence.
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3 weeks ago | 
brecorder.com | Ikramul Haq |Huzaima Bukhari |Abdul Rauf Shakoori
The strategic direction of United States and Saudi Arabia relations is entering a new phase of profound transformation, driven by mutual economic interests, energy diversification, and geopolitical recalibrations. President Donald Trump’s recent visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia marks a new chapter in bilateral cooperation, signaling an intensified push toward joint investments, technology transfer, and large-scale infrastructure collaboration.
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1 month ago | 
brecorder.com | Ikramul Haq |Huzaima Bukhari |Abdul Rauf Shakoori
The President of Pakistan issued Tax Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, published in The Gazette of Pakistan on May 2, 2025, made effective at once.
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1 month ago | 
thenews.com.pk | Ikramul Haq |Abdul Rauf Shakoori
he government has demonstrated a remarkable commitment to economic stabilisation, reflected in a series of structured reforms and prudent macroeconomic policies. The approval and successful implementation of the International Monetary Fund’s extended fund facility (EFF) programme has played a catalytic role in underpinning these efforts, lending both credibility and confidence to engage international partners as well as domestic markets.
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1 month ago | 
brecorder.com | Huzaima Bukhari |Ikramul Haq |Abdul Rauf Shakoori
Donald Trump’s return to the presidency of the United States of America in 2025 was marked by a series of single-minded economic initiatives and assertive (many say destructive) foreign policies. Upon assuming office, he issued sweeping executive orders aimed at deregulation, imposed unbelievable high tariffs on imported goods, and adopted a foreign policy centered around ‘America First’.
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1 month ago | 
thenews.com.pk | Ikramul Haq |Abdul Rauf Shakoori
he government of Pakistan has made significant improvements in stabilising key economic indicators, including lower interest rates, lower inflation and improved foreign exchange reserves. On paper, these achievements reflect a semblance of economic recovery and policy effectiveness. However, the ground reality tells a different story. The public remains largely untouched by the macroeconomic improvements.
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1 month ago | 
brecorder.com | Huzaima Bukhari |Ikramul Haq |Abdul Rauf Shakoori
Pakistan’s economy, long buffeted by structural flaws, cyclical shocks and political instability, is presently showing signs of cautious revival following a period of extraordinary difficulty. The currency has regained marginal strength, the stock market has entered a phase of consistent recovery, and the remittance inflows have broken historical records.
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1 month ago | 
brecorder.com | Huzaima Bukhari |Ikramul Haq |Abdul Rauf Shakoori
The investment climate in Pakistan continues to struggle through a complex and often conflicting environment. The recent appointment of Changpeng Zhao (commonly known as CZ), a controversial figure due to ongoing regulatory investigations in multiple jurisdictions, as an advisor to Pakistan Crypto Council, raises alarming questions over Pakistan’s regulatory foresight.
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2 months ago | 
thenews.com.pk | Abdul Rauf Shakoori |Ikramul Haq
The national economy is at a critical crossroads. It is burdened by a huge debt, dwindling foreign exchange reserves and sluggish growth. Successive governments have launched ambitious initiatives to attract foreign direct investment (FDI), but the results have been disappointing. The much-eulogised China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, once hailed as a $62 billion game-changer, has failed to deliver the promised transformation.
