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Struggle to fast-track sustainable economic growth

Notwithstanding Pakistan’s commitment to aggressively implement the new International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, doubts persist among eminent analysts about whether Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb will be able to fulfil his pledges. Among other factors, fears are grounded in historical records of missed targets, instability triggered by current political polarisation, and the fact that

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Global operators eye bid for Islamabad airport management

Renowned airport operators from around the world have expressed their interest in bidding for the management of the Islamabad International Airport. The development came to light during an online meeting chaired by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday. The meeting, which was attended by Pakistani envoys, reviewed market-sounding efforts for outsourcing airports through Pakistan’s diplomatic m

High interest rate drives demand for used cars

Amid unprecedented 22 per cent interest rate and restrictions imposed by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to curb vehicle demand, consumers have increasingly been seeking used vehicles for auto financing over the past two to three years. A number of banks have ventured into the leasing and financing of used vehicles, including models up to nine years old. However, high monthly instalments conti

SBP has room to cut policy rate: analysts

Researchers and analysts say the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) could reduce its policy rate by 100 to 150 basis points at Monday’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting. The upcoming monetary policy review is of high importance, particularly given the declining trend of inflation and a stalemate-like situation for economic growth. Despite some firm arguments in favour of maintaining the interest