Who runs Pakistan?

Pakistan is governed by a complex web of influential entities, including the military establishment, IMF and bilateral donors, powerful business elites, the religious right, and the people, making it difficult for meaningful relief and democratic transition to occur.

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8/26/2023

Caretaker PM expresses confidence about emerging out of economic quagmire

Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister, Anwaarul Haq Kakar, expressed confidence that the country will overcome its economic challenges, emphasizing the need to bring the undocumented economy into the tax net and invest in human resources, during an interaction with a delegation of students from Harvard. He also discussed Pakistan's role in the USSR-Afghan war, highlighted the importance of democracy and emphasized the desire to establish a collaborative partnership with the US.

8/27/2023

Breaking Pakistan’s dirty IMF habit

Pakistan's recent financial aid and investment partnerships, including with the IMF, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and China, provide temporary relief from economic challenges, but the country must address issues such as low growth, high inflation, unemployment, and limited foreign exchange reserves through deregulation, investment in education and technology, tax reform, privatization, and political stability to achieve lasting prosperity.

9/7/2023

Pakistan's Economic Struggles Rooted in Lack of Pragmatism, Not Just Corruption

Pakistan's ongoing economic woes, including budget deficits, trade deficits, and foreign exchange shortages, are not solely caused by corruption but rather a lack of will from leaders to implement necessary solutions and prioritize economic growth, such as increased productivity, better-managed state finances, and global competitiveness, while shedding unproductive state-owned enterprises. The country must also embrace economic pragmatism by opening trade with all countries, investing in human capital, and avoiding ideological distractions to achieve economic modernization.

9/8/2023

Pakistan's Economic Crisis Forces Poor Families to Make Heartbreaking Choices

Millions of Pakistanis are facing the devastating consequences of an unprecedented economic crisis, with rising inflation, soaring fuel and electricity prices, and a weakening currency, leaving low-income households struggling to make ends meet.

9/8/2023

Pakistan's Interim Government Focuses on Reviving Economy and Fulfilling IMF Agreements

Pakistan's interim government is prioritizing economic revival and fulfilling international obligations, including agreements with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), to address the stagnant economy and financial issues. They aim to improve the overall business and investment environment, increase inflow of dollars from multilateral institutions, and reduce expenditures while upholding international agreements.

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Posted 9/1/2023, 2:23:16 AM

Who runs Pakistan?

dawn.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/26/2023

Caretaker PM expresses confidence about emerging out of economic quagmire

8/27/2023

Breaking Pakistan’s dirty IMF habit

9/7/2023

Pakistan's Economic Struggles Rooted in Lack of Pragmatism, Not Just Corruption

9/8/2023

Pakistan's Economic Crisis Forces Poor Families to Make Heartbreaking Choices

9/8/2023

Pakistan's Interim Government Focuses on Reviving Economy and Fulfilling IMF Agreements