Fatima S Attarwala

Textile tales of troubles

One would imagine that instability in Bangladesh has left space for Pakistan’s textile exports to grown. But over... Published 19 Aug, 2024 07:25am

A hero’s long-awaited payday

Arshad Nadeem should now be able to afford a new javelin, thanks to the substantial prize money announced by the... Published 12 Aug, 2024 07:19am

The burdens of business

The number of new companies registering with the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has... Published 05 Aug, 2024 05:27am
Pakistan’s payday pains

Pakistan’s payday pains

As the salaries for the month of July hit bank accounts, the salaried class is howling at the new taxes. Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:20am
Mini budget on the horizon?

Mini budget on the horizon?

PBC chief believes ambitious tax target with higher expenditure will steepen budget deficit. Updated 25 Jul, 2024 08:25am
Neglect of the vulnerable

Neglect of the vulnerable

Priya Kumari is a little girl who went missing and was never heard from again. Her case, subsequent demonstrations... Published 22 Jul, 2024 07:32am
Frivolous expenses

Frivolous expenses

If the austerity measures were across-the-board, even the bristling middle-income groups would bow down to necessity... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:34am
Bearing the brunt of ineptitude

Bearing the brunt of ineptitude

Before the additional 10 per cent surcharge on higher income brackets of the salaried class, the government hoped to... Published 01 Jul, 2024 09:46am

Salary hikes, agri focus

While attempting to increase social welfare, the budget mostly ignores Karachi’s needs. Updated 17 Jun, 2024 10:25am
Macro stability, but at what cost?

Macro stability, but at what cost?

What the finance minister did not elaborate on were the heavy costs the fragile stability had imposed on the economy and people. Updated 12 Jun, 2024 07:58am