The Leviathan
Dr Usman W. Chohan March 2, 2023
One of the most important areas of contention between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fun (IMF) has been on the privileges
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The Free Zone
Dr Usman W. Chohan February 27, 2023
A glimpse across Pakistan’s economy today indicates that profitable and productive industries and businesses are struggling in a variety of ways. Yet when probed
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The Silly-Budget
Dr Usman W. Chohan February 24, 2023
Having wasted nearly a year in political squabbling, and unable to take important decisions or focus on the economy, while also being battered
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The Raging Forest
Dr Usman W. Chohan February 23, 2023
Although the persistent interest of most observers has been on the IMF’s ongoing negotiations with Pakistan on the Ninth Review, it is important for us to
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Assassin, Doctor, Dealer
Dr Usman W. Chohan February 17, 2023
The IMF is a large and complex bureaucracy which contends with multiple objectives in a dynamic international environment. Therefore, it is inherently unfair
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People of the Whip
Dr Usman W. Chohan February 16, 2023
The combination of an ongoing economic crisis in Pakistan and its strident negotiations with the IMF have led many to a dispiriting conclusion: national decision-makers
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