Opinion Articles

F as in IMF

An International Monitory Fund (IMF) mission concluded a five-day visit to Pakistan last month, and issued a press statement that highlighted progress in several key areas. The delegation was led by their

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Opinion Articles

Dissecting Circular Debt

Among the set of structural challenges that Pakistan faces, the circular debt crisis is one that stands out both for its complexity and for its near-exclusiveness to the Pakistani context. The circular

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FATF
Opinion Articles

Has the FATF Failed?

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an inter-ministerial body that aims to curtail international money laundering and terrorist financing by setting standards for national financial architectures. It is a voluntary body

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Dr Usman
Opinion Articles

Time for a Public Finance Management Act

The challenges that have been articulated in our most recent budget have led to questions about where and how budget reform may be implemented in our country at this economically critical juncture.

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economy
Opinion Articles

The Maturity of Debts and Governments

The looming fears of an economic recession in Pakistan and a difficult negotiation process with the International Monetary Fund are drawing increased public and media attention to the debt and deficit position

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