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IMF review acknowledges Pakistan’s ‘strong fiscal performance’
Decisive policy implementation since June has started to reverse Pakistan’s large imbalances, preserving financial stability, the International Monetary Fund said in its first review of the loan facility for the country. The Fund, which this week...Dec 24, 2019 1102 0 -
US, China openly express competing views over $60B trade corridor’s impact on Pakistan
The U.S. and China – which are locked in a trade war – this week engaged in a war of words over the impact of China Pakistan Economic Corridor on Pakistani economy. Alice Wells, the State...Nov 24, 2019 746 0 -
U.S.-Pakistan Relations: A Cautionary Tale, Great-Power Politics, and Deft Diplomacy
As U.S. President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan meet at the White House on Sunday, July 22, a cautionary tale, great-power politics, and deft diplomacy will be at play. Washington’s agenda will clearly...Jul 20, 2019 1508 1 -
Will Imran Khan succeed in documenting the economy in the face of traders’ resistance?
It is generally believed that over 30 percent of Pakistan’s US $ 300 billion economy is undocumented. This is mainly due to successive governments’ failure over the last seven decades to bring people into tax net....Jul 15, 2019 997 0 -
US designates Balochistan Liberation Army as global terrorist organization
The United States has designated the designated the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) as a Specially Designated Global Terrorists organization, which has perpetrated several attacks against civilian and military targets in the Pakistani province. Pakistan has for...Jul 2, 2019 1140 0 -
India stops importing Iranian oil; Iran warms up to Pakistan
Faced with pressure over compliance of U.S. sanctions against Tehran, India has stopped buying Iranian oil – a move that may have diminishing strategic returns for New Delhi. The United States had given a six-month waiver...May 26, 2019 847 0 -
Iran says ready to meet Pakistan’s energy needs
Iran has offered to supply Pakistan enough energy that may meet its oil, gas and electricity needs. “Iran is ready to meet Pakistan’s oil and gas demands … (and) we are ready to increase (electricity) exports...Apr 23, 2019 1149 0 -
Pakistan has potential to be a $2 trillion economy
A view of lit up highway network in Karachi Image Credit: newsphoto90/suleman sajjad (Nagan Ch, Karachi) / Wikimedia Commons Pakistan has the potential to grow into a $2 trillion economy in the next 28 years if...Mar 20, 2019 821 0 -
The tightening Saudi-Pak embrace in changing times
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia looked set to further cement their close ties as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a warm welcome upon arrival for a visit that promises to bring as much as $20 billion...Feb 17, 2019 817 0 -
Pakistan looks to $12 billion Saudi investment during Crown Prince’s visit
Pakistan is poised to ink a number of investment deals with Saudi Arabia worth billions of dollars during an upcoming visit of Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, including a multibillion dollar oil refinery in southwestern port city...Feb 12, 2019 863 0