In a country with a population of 240 million and a GDP of $376 billion, the total FDI in FY23 amounted to $0.427 billion, marking a significant 77% drop compared to FY22. This stark decrease clearly underscores how political instability can detrimentally affect investments.
The founder of @AlibabaGroup, @JackMa, has arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan. Accompanying him are a team of seven individuals, consisting of five Chinese nationals, one American citizen & one Danish citizen.
Ghalib rightly captured our situation ref loans with the IMF & friendly countries. Time for BIG RETHINK 2 focus on structural reforms & a long term plan for investments & exports. These r only 2 ways to raise our own finances. Competent team & political will are mandatory.
.@MAzfarAhsan, former Minister of State & Chairman, @investinpak, & Founder & CEO, #NutshellGroup, in a candid & insightful discussion on the multiple challenges #Pakistan faces in finding economic stability.. (1/2)
Battered #economy, political strife, dissent & instability define #Pakistan today. A global no-confidence motion has already been passed against its bruised state, and unless the stakeholders move into #democratic#dialogues, I do see the long dark tunnel but no light at the end.
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Subsequent to the global oil crisis of 1973, driving was temporarily banned on Sundays in Denmark due to gas shortage. Eventually, Copenhagen prioritised bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. Now about 2/3 of residents now bike to school or work !
Fuel hike, sad but inevitable! People must conserve (car pool/rationalize appliances/go solar/walk for errands). Gov. must indigenize energy, curb theft, close markets at 6, & subsidize poor by taxing the untaxed (agri/retail/real estate)
Maeeshat Pelay, Siyaasat Baad Mai!
We are pleased to announce that Abrar Ahmed Mir, Chief Innovation & Financial Inclusion Officer, @HBLPak, will be joining our panel of banking professionals for a LIVE Webinar on 'Future Trends in the Banking Industry' on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm.