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What Pakistan's import and agri data reveals about its vicious debt loop
Pakistan has been in the top 10 producers of various food and agricultural products but has now turned reliant on imports
Sep 17, 2024
Sep 18, 2024
Pakistan has been in the top 10 producers of various food and agricultural products but has now turned reliant on imports
If the current trend continues, the shortfall is projected to reach PKR 158 billion this fiscal year
The drop, if sustained, is expected to help bring down Pakistan's inflation below 9% and reduce its import bill by $900 million in fiscal year 2024-25
The country's finance minister recently requested China to convert its imported coal-based power plants in Pakistan but will the move be worth it?
The 4% year-on-year growth was primarily due to higher interest rates, which resulted in a 7% increase in banks' net interest income
Nukta explains the current pricing mechanism and the implications of deregulated prices.
Power sector revenue requirement projected to rise to Rs3,768 billion in FY25.