"Pakistan's Economic Progress" by DR ISHRAT HUSAIN
 
Pakistan's Economic Progress

Pakistan's Economic Progress

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DR ISHRAT HUSAIN

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Pakistan’s economic journey over the past year, under a new coalition government and a 37-month IMF programme, has shown positive macroeconomic indicators. These include improved external debt servicing, reduced current account and fiscal imbalances, a market-driven exchange rate, and lower inflation and interest rates. However, achieving the goal of completing the last IMF programme remains inconsistent. Key challenges include raising private investment, restructuring state-owned enterprises, simplifying taxes, easing business regulations, and addressing structural issues like decentralization and energy debt. The focus for 2025 is on consolidating stabilization measures and accelerating reforms with broad political support.

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DAWN

Publication Date

12-30-2024

Pages

1

Disciplines

Business | Business Administration, Management, and Operations

Keywords

Coalition government, IMF programme, economic stability, private investment, structural reforms, tax code simplification, state-owned enterprises, fiscal coordination, energy circular debt, human capital investment, Former governor, State Bank

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