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Relief, reforms and revival: What Budget 2026–27 seeks to achieve

Relief, reforms and revival: What Budget 2026–27 seeks to achieve
A notable feature of the budget is its emphasis on broadening the tax base rather than increasing the burden on existing taxpayers. Pakistan has long struggled with a narrow tax net, forcing a relatively small segment of the population to shoulder a dispr…
The Ghost of Peace
The air hung heavy with the scent of smoke and fear in Parachinar. Dust devils danced across the barren landscape, mirroring the turmoil within the hearts of its people. For weeks, the town had been a prisoner, choked by the invisible chains of violence. …
Uraan Pakistan: Aspirations Without a Roadmap
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently unveiled the ambitious Uraan Pakistan, a five-year economic plan aimed at building on the country’s nascent recovery to transform Pakistan into a trillion-dollar economy by 2035. Anchored in the PML-N’s five-point de…
The Pendulum of Progress
The air in the Finance Ministry office was thick with the scent of desperation. Asif, the young economist, stared at the grim figures on his screen. The growth rate, a mere 0.92%, mirrored the nation's faltering heartbeat. The IMF program, a bitter pill, …
Building a Charter of Economy: Bridging Politics and Policy
Economic stability is the backbone of national progress, yet Pakistan’s economic landscape remains fraught with challenges that demand urgent and comprehensive reforms. The concept of a "Charter of Economy" has emerged as a potential framework to address …
Path to Stability Opens
As negotiations between the government and the PTI continue to address a number of unresolved concerns, there is a welcome calm in the political climate. With two meetings in recent weeks, the groundbreaking for discussions seems to have been completed, a…
The Ghost of Peace
The air hung heavy with the scent of smoke and fear in Parachinar. Dust devils danced across the barren landscape, mirroring the turmoil within the hearts of its people. For weeks, the town had been a prisoner, choked by the invisible chains of violence. …
Uraan Pakistan: Aspirations Without a Roadmap
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently unveiled the ambitious Uraan Pakistan, a five-year economic plan aimed at building on the country’s nascent recovery to transform Pakistan into a trillion-dollar economy by 2035. Anchored in the PML-N’s five-point de…
The Pendulum of Progress
The air in the Finance Ministry office was thick with the scent of desperation. Asif, the young economist, stared at the grim figures on his screen. The growth rate, a mere 0.92%, mirrored the nation's faltering heartbeat. The IMF program, a bitter pill, …
Building a Charter of Economy: Bridging Politics and Policy
Economic stability is the backbone of national progress, yet Pakistan’s economic landscape remains fraught with challenges that demand urgent and comprehensive reforms. The concept of a "Charter of Economy" has emerged as a potential framework to address …

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