The ongoing political instability in Pakistan has been yet another blow to the country's faltering economy. PM Imran Khan's dissolution of the National Assembly was followed by a "pause" in the critical funding facility provided by the IMF. The rupee hit a historic low this week and market confidence is low. On top of all this, inflation continues to impact Pakistani lives, especially during the holy month of Ramzan.
Tabadlab Policy Roundtable 39 brings together experts from the local and global market to understand the path ahead and discuss the country's economic options as the political battle rages on.
Chapters
0:00 - Countdown
2:10 - Introduction
4:06 - How does Pakistan’s interaction with the world affect its economic realities?
9:42 - What is about to happen in Pakistan as a result of the economic vulnerabilities?
14:48 - Expected fuel price hike in the coming weeks
17:10 - Net impact of inflation on the households and people
23:10 - How can Pakistan survive the political crisis in the short run?
30:55 - Will the political aspect make things better or worse for the economy?
36:46 - Mitigation of the incoming economic crisis
41:32 - Role of public-private partnerships
46:22 - How tax money can used to fund UBIs by the government
52:18 - Solutions to low tax rate problems in an elite dominated economy
1:00:49 - How can the local capital markets attract foreign investment?
1:07:18 - Moving towards a green economy and investment
1:13:24 - Solutions for the struggling bond market in Pakistan