Stories by Dr Abdul Wahid
Failure to address fiscal risks has aggravated poverty levels and hindered economic development.
Updated 19 Aug, 2024 08:39am
Approximately 32 families dominate publicly listed companies, often with board structures composed of family members and close relatives.
Published 29 Jul, 2024 10:44am
Approximately 32 families dominate publicly listed companies, often with board structures composed of family members and close relatives.
Updated 29 Jul, 2024 09:13am
The FBR’s differentiated treatment of non-filers has created a phobia among SME owners.
Published 08 Jul, 2024 12:44pm
The FBR’s differentiated treatment of non-filers has created a phobia among SME owners.
Updated 08 Jul, 2024 12:42pm
Current monetary policy benefits the wealthy while exacerbating economic inequality due to rising cost-push inflation.
Updated 08 Apr, 2024 10:35am
The sector lacks a structured mechanism that allows individuals to access valuation data for properties.
Updated 26 Feb, 2024 09:30am
The adoption of Blockchain technology could stop illegal property possession by requiring verifiable ownership records
Published 18 Dec, 2023 07:12am
The path to prosperity lies in the adoption of inclusive, just, and sustainable fiscal and administrative strategies.
Published 13 Nov, 2023 08:32am
The government should prioritise expanding the tax base instead of increasing tax rates, and minimise discretionary spending.
Updated 06 Nov, 2023 09:47am
The prevalence of ‘plot culture’ not only hampers potential for wealth creation
Published 23 Oct, 2023 07:01am
The preferential treatment given to certain special interest groups, coupled with excessive taxation and documentation
Updated 24 Jul, 2023 08:38am
In Islamabad, the cost per square foot of an open plot in 2012 was Rs1,120 but has now crossed Rs7,000.
Published 15 May, 2023 07:04am
Over 360,000 people are currently trapped in bonded labour in Pakistan
Published 01 May, 2023 08:01am
Despite strong ties, Pakistan has been unable to significantly benefit from its relationship with China owing to incompatibilities
Updated 29 Apr, 2023 05:32pm
An increase in regional trade of in-demand food items and a more efficient supply chain could curb higher prices during the holy month.
Updated 10 Apr, 2023 09:25am
Informal borrowing could use aggressive tactics to collect repayments, making borrowers feel pressured to repay quickly and creating long-term issues.
Updated 03 Apr, 2023 10:45am
The religious-political economy of the country has led to the wealth and influence of the zamindars
Published 20 Mar, 2023 07:05am
Informal setups are backed by special interest groups through a complex mix of tax laws and regulatory compliances for the formal sector.
Published 13 Mar, 2023 08:04am
The market is driven by speculative investments, information cascades, and media conditioning under state patronage.
Updated 20 Feb, 2023 10:26am
