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Despite being the largest province by landmass and endowed with natural resources, Balochistan continues to exhibit one of the weakest…
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The global push to privatize state-owned enterprises (SOEs) has long been a contentious yet pivotal strategy for governments aiming to…
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The rapid digitization of financial services, accelerated by the pandemic, has reshaped how consumers and businesses interact with money. Digital…
Read MoreGrounded Revenues: How Airspace Restrictions Strain Pakistan’s Public Finances
When skies become hostile, the consequences go far beyond delayed flights. For Pakistan, any imposition or expansion of airspace restrictions—whether…
Read MoreDevolved But Not Departed: The Federal Spending on Provincial Responsibilities
At a time when constitutional devolution has firmly placed health, education, and social protection within the provinces’ domain, the federal…
Read MoreFinancial Statements Analysis: Insights into the Financial Sector’s Performance
The global financial sector has weathered a storm of disruptions over the past five years, from pandemic-induced economic shocks to…
Read MoreBalochistan’s Public Financial Management (PFM) Reforms
Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest yet most sparsely populated province, faces a unique set of fiscal challenges—limited revenue streams, infrastructural gaps, and…
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In a province historically challenged by security concerns, limited industrial activity, and a narrow revenue base, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has…
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