Archive - Karzanomics

Pakistani banks lead the world—in lending to government

Pakistan’s banks are setting global records, just not the kind we want.

Apr 28 •

March 2025

Our economy is literal junk. Can we fix it?

Pakistan's junk rating means that most lenders are not willing to extend the country any credit.

Mar 17 •

February 2025

Explaining Pakistan’s debt, and how we keep avoiding default

We can't keep getting away with it!

Feb 6 •

December 2024

Brain drain is saving our economy

Remittances to the rescue

Dec 3, 2024 •

October 2024

26th Amendment: The end of judicial independence

Who needs civil liberties anyway?

Oct 21, 2024 •

July 2024

Pakistan's new budget relies on increasing tax revenue. Can the FBR deliver?

Unpacking the inequality at the heart of our tax system.

Jul 8, 2024 •

April 2024

The new Finance Minister talks a good talk. No one's buying it.

Muhammad Aurangzeb is trying his best. Is it enough?

Apr 30, 2024 •

March 2024

Elections 2024: Welcome back to reality

Assessing the consequences of 8 February

Mar 17, 2024 •

February 2024

Elections 2024: Why your vote matters

Feb 3, 2024 •

January 2024

The country that can’t afford to grow

Naya saal, puranay maslay

Jan 5, 2024 •

November 2023

Elections “minus PTI” would be a disaster

Maybe imprisoning the country’s most popular politician is a bad idea.

Nov 25, 2023 •

October 2023

Can the IMF force Pakistan's elite to reform?

The recent crackdown on illicit trade gives some cause for optimism.

Oct 19, 2023 •

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