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Miftah Ismail warns of economic drift, defense overspend
Ex-finance minister dissects missed targets, growing defense budget and Bitcoin risks in The Story Behind episode
Jun 09, 2025
Jun 09, 2025
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In today's episode of The Story Behind, NuktaPakistan Editor Amber Shamsi speaks with Awam Pakistan party secretary and former finance minister Miftah Ismail.
This episode covers:
Why Pakistan’s failure to meet its growth and revenue targets is alarming
How the defense budget continues to grow despite economic strain
Why the idea of a Bitcoin reserve could be dangerous for Pakistan’s financial future
A critical look at Pakistan’s economic direction, fiscal priorities, and risky policy proposals.
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