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.
Abdul Rauf Shakoori
The author is an advisor and expert in investment, compliance, financial crimes, and corporate risk management. He collaborates with financial institutions, corporations, and government entities across North America, the Middle East, Africa, and Pakistan, providing expertise in policy development, investment strategies, and legislative frameworks.
The SIFC is a visionary concept with flawed execution
Pakistan's untapped FDI potential hinges on proactive diplomacy, strategic investment policies, and private sector engagement to transform its economy; empowering ambassadors can unlock opportunities for sustainable growth and development, writes global policy expert Abdul Rauf Shakoori.
