New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Behind Pakistan’s negotiations for new bailout packages from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a silent yet highly consequential power struggle is unfolding between the IMF and the Pakistani military over control of the country’s key economic power structures, according to an article published by Pressenza International Press Agency.State-owned enterprises, energy facilities, mines, ports and banks are facing a confrontation between two competing models of econo…
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New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Pakistan’s economy has been in a state of crisis for many years while India, a frequent point of comparison in Pakistani discourse, in sharp contrast, has surged far ahead to become the fastest growing major economy in the world, according to a new report.An article in media outlet Amu.TV states that after the Covid pandemic, the two neighbouring economies move in different directions. In 2022, Pakistan saw a decent rebound with around 6 per cent GDP growth, but this pr…
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Pakistan’s investment climate is facing a deepening crisis, with fresh data and recent developments showing that the country is struggling to attract both local and foreign capital despite repeated policy initiatives.Pakistan’s investment-to-GDP ratio remains stuck at around 13.1 per cent, far below the regional average of over 30 per cent.This places Pakistan among the weakest performers in its neighbourhood, where higher investment levels have helped economies boost…