Revenue without reforms
The 2025–26 federal budget, while notable for its aggressive revenue ambitions, fails to articulate a cohesive development vision and ultimately resembles a consolidation mechanism rather than a transformative roadmap.
Economy
A response to misleading criticism, and the road to economic recovery
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar highlights the government's efforts to implement structural reforms in the energy sector and tax system, reduce twin deficits, and enhance revenues.
Unforgivable blows to Pakistan’s financial sovereignty
The former finance minister relays the incumbent government's monetary mishaps.
Purchasing power is being squeezed from the common man
Economic conditions will continue to worsen under Khan until earnings will no longer be sufficient to buy two square meals a day, writes Ishaq Dar
Pakistan’s economic meltdown despite mounting debt
Former Pakistani Finance Minister Ishaq Dar compares the budget deficits of the current PTI government to that of the preceding PML(N) government he had spearheaded.
Undermining national sovereignty through the 2021 SBP autonomy bill
Former Pakistani finance minister Ishaq Dar discusses the current government's objective to circumvent the Republic's authority.
Saudi economic co-operation, now and then
Former Pakistani finance minister Ishaq Dar discusses Pakistan's history of dealing with the Saudis.
