The challenge of analysis paralysis Healthy minds lead to a healthy society. To overcome out of the trough of poverty, corruption, immorality, and... Updated 22 Mar, 2023 06:44am
Pakistan Lack of vision behind economic failure, says ex-minister LAHORE Former Finance Minister Dr Salman Shah has said that there is huge potential in Pakistan because it is fifth... Published 13 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Business & Finance Minister stresses need for consensus on economic revival LAHORE: Emphasising the need for stability, unity and focus for an economic turnaround, Federal Minister for... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Business & Finance PIDE’s first-ever EconFest held: Country needs to boost exports to $100bn in 5-8 years: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal has said Pakistan needs ... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Pakistan PIDE holds webinar on ‘Future of Public Education in Pakistan’ ISLAMABAD: Educationists while stressing the need for digitalisation of the public sector educational institutions... Published 02 Mar, 2023 06:24am
Business & Finance Better agri output: Govt urged to introduce policies with focus on small farmers ISLAMABAD: Agriculture economists and finance experts while stressing the need for immediate measures to increase... Published 24 Feb, 2023 06:00am
Opinion Governance reforms anchored in civil service reforms–II Compensation structure, Civil servants complain about commitment and performance demotivation because their... Updated 09 Feb, 2023 06:25am
Pakistan Damage caused by carbon emissions to developing nations highlighted ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Petroleum Division Musadak Malik has said that developing and under-developed ... Published 07 Feb, 2023 06:07am
Opinion Power system and blackouts On January 23, 2023, another country-wide power breakdown hit the country; not the first time, but the first of the... Published 01 Feb, 2023 05:58am
Opinion Energy sector reforms – II: low-hanging fruit rotting Building on previous op-eds, we are aware of Pakistan’s energy sector challenges and measures requiring execution in... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Pakistan Average productivity growth in country quite low: study ISLAMABAD: Productivity is the measure of how efficiently inputs, such as labour and capital, are used to produce... Published 16 Jan, 2023 06:18am
Pakistan Arrangements in place for country’s first digital census: PBS official ISLAMABAD: The country is going to hold a digital census for the first time this year, with all the preparations... Published 13 Jan, 2023 06:05am
Opinion The charter we need Without any doubt, Pakistan is in on an economic tailspin, swiftly spiraling downwards. The issue at the core is the... Updated 04 Jan, 2023 06:24am
Opinion A ‘permission economy’ Pakistan has become a “permission economy” due to over and inefficient regulations. This regulatory burden has... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Print Power sector receivables cross Rs2.5trn mark ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s energy sector is going through severe crisis as the power sector’s receivables against various... Updated 28 Dec, 2022 08:52am
Pakistan PIDE hosts 36th AGM, conference of PSDE PESHAWAR: Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) hosted a three-day 36th AGM and Conference of the... Published 28 Nov, 2022 07:02am
Opinion The cost of political uncertainty The failed attempt on the life of former prime minister Imran Khan has raised temperatures throughout the country... Published 07 Nov, 2022 05:49am
Pakistan Govt will create an enabling environment for youth: planning minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiative Ahsan Iqbal has said that the ... Published 29 Sep, 2022 05:54am
Business & Finance PIDE issues research report on 23rd IMF programme PESHAWAR: Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) issued a research report regarding 23rd International... Published 26 Sep, 2022 07:15am
Markets PIDE report underscores need for minimising govt ‘interference’ in gas sector PESHAWAR: Report on a research study carried out by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), entitled... Published 12 Sep, 2022 07:23am
Pakistan Sartaj calls for new ‘charter of governance’ based on fair elections ISLAMABAD: Former minister for finance Sartaj Aziz has said there is a need for a new “charter of governance”... Published 26 Aug, 2022 07:06am
Markets PIDE forms ‘power commission’ PESHAWAR: Under the guidance of Vice-Chancellor Dr Nadeem ul Haque, the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics... Published 22 Aug, 2022 06:33am
Pakistan Ahsan says economy in ‘recovery mode’ after tough decisions taken ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said the country’s... Published 05 Aug, 2022 06:27am
Pakistan Chomsky says multiple factors behind sad state of affairs in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: For Pakistan to start a new journey on the right track, first of all, it has to get itself free from the... Published 28 Jul, 2022 04:41am
Pakistan PIDE launches research study on housing shortages PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) has launched a latest research study titled “The... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Pakistan Higher education institutions: Govt urged to provide enabling environment ISLAMABAD: Experts at a webinar while stressing the need for quality research-based education at graduate and... Published 16 Jun, 2022 08:17am
Pakistan CDA all set for new bus routes ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is all set to start new public transport routes to facilitate... Published 03 Jun, 2022 07:18am
Pakistan PIDE convocation: Govt committed to reviving economy: planning minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said the government is committed to ... Published 25 May, 2022 04:40am
Print FY22 budget deficit likely to stand at 9pc of GDP — highest-ever in country’s history ISLAMABAD: Former finance minister Dr Abdul Hafiz Pasha has projected Pakistan’s budget deficit for the fiscal ... Updated 18 May, 2022 10:25am
Pakistan PIDE, IRS sign MoU ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) and the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), Tuesday,... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am