It’s fascinating to me that 2021 was one of the best years Pakistan’s economy has EVER had and forum members with seemingly no knowledge of macroeconomics are claiming the economy is mishandled. But I guess that sort of thinking explains the support for Nawaz Sharif who absolutely destroyed the...
I find it really fascinating that so many opposition parties who themselves are bitter enemies in some cases are galvanized to remove IK. Either the opposition coming together is organic or they are being brought together by external forces or possibly the establishment (I don’t understand why...
Terrible waste of money. Upset about this purchase and so are many other Canadians. We should have looked at the second hand market or bought the Gripen even though that may be politically challenging.
Let's examine Imran Khan's performance on several fronts using empirical data where feasible:
1. Macroeconomic indicators:
Current account balance: Pakistan's current account balance in FY21 was -$1.9 billion, this figure was -$19.1 billion when IK inherited the government from Nawaz Sharif...
Let's do some simple analysis to assess the potential economic and social value generated by this decision.
Disclaimers:
- I'm using estimates for certain variables
- Assume the mine’s aggregate output is worth $1 trillion but there is a 50% cost to extract and sell the minerals
- All amounts...
This is incredible. I would love some more details on what is driving the shrinking of the CAD. If Pak can manage its CAD in a sustainable fashion, it can break the economic boom bust cycle!
I appreciate the nuances you raise, however when a uniform that discludes the religious beliefs of people is mandated and reasonable accommodations to the affected parties (i.e. wearing the hijab) are not provided, the mandate is discriminatory. The court upholding the mandate on the false...
So you agree the hijab is being “taken away” from muslims?
The ruling is discriminatory as the state is saying a particular type of clothing cannot be worn. To illustrate, if the court ruled that blue clothing could not be worn, people may reasonably feel that the law, as it is being enforced...