by Shahid Ali | Jul 21, 2025 | Economics and Trade
Let’s start with a quick reminder of the bigger picture: we recently explored Pakistan’s external debt burden, and now it’s time to tackle the other side—domestic debt. While debt is not inherently bad—it can fuel growth, infrastructure, and public services—Pakistan’s...
by Shahid Ali | Jul 16, 2025 | Economics and Trade
When most people hear the word “debt,” they flinch. Debt is considered a sign of weakness, and any country beholding it, a developing country. Cultural expression alone almost always demonizes debt. However these biases do not reflect macroeconomics at all. Let’s get...
by Shahid Ali | Jul 11, 2025 | Economics and Trade
Imagine a city where the streets are paved, hospitals well-equipped, children attend quality public schools, and clean water flows reliably through every tap. The parks are green, security is efficient, and digital public services run like clockwork. This is not just...
by Shahid Ali | Jul 11, 2025 | Economics and Trade
What if you have a piece of art that you cannot hang on your wall but is worth thousands—stored on your hard drive. Or sending money across the globe without a bank, using an app that doesn’t close on weekends. Welcome to the world of digital assets—a broad,...
by Shahid Ali | Jul 8, 2025 | Economics and Trade
Imagine a vibrant mosaic of factories, bustling logistics hubs, and international investors walking among gleaming showrooms—yet all within defined boundaries where regulations are seamless and incentives plentiful. This is the world of Special Economic Zones (SEZs),...
