Economy

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  Economy

  2023-08-04

  New agreements with China fan flames of debate over economic impact

  Pakistan's indebtedness to China keeps growing, along with its vulnerability to economic crises and social upheaval.

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  Economy

  2023-07-21

  Tehran makes mischief at sea as Iranian economy sinks

  While the government prioritises spending on the IRGC and its security apparatus, the budget allocated to the public is shrinking every year.

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  Economy

  2023-07-11

  Dreams of lucrative development under CPEC shattered by reality in Gwadar

  Despite a decade of Pakistan-China collaboration, Gwadar residents say basic civic issues, such as water, electricity, and quality healthcare and education, have not been resolved.

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  Economy

  2023-07-07

  CPEC at 10: loans from China exacerbate Pakistan's risk of crisis

  Pakistan is sinking deeper into a pit of Chinese debt. But when it needed a bailout, it had to turn to the IMF.

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  Economy

  2023-06-20

  Pakistan's use of yuan to purchase Russian oil risks damaging US ties

  The Chinese currency also has been unstable as China suffers through a weak post-COVID-19 recovery, raising doubts about Pakistan's bet on the yuan.

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  Economy

  2023-06-14

  Burden of Chinese loans makes Pakistan increasingly vulnerable to crisis

  The country is facing record inflation, fiscal imbalances and reserves that barely cover a month's worth of imports. China, which holds most of Pakistan's debt, has ruled out restructuring help.

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  Economy

  2023-05-05

  Raisi's suggestion to use Iranian rial in trade with Afghanistan sparks outrage

  'Iranian currency is unstable and worthless,' Afghan economists and traders say, warning against embracing Tehran's short-sighted political and economic policies.

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  Economy

  2023-05-03

  Afghans express growing concerns over deteriorating economic situation

  A year and a half ago, Afghans would regularly buy things like shampoo, soap and other cosmetics. Nowadays, buying bread might be their main focus, and observers say things will get worse.

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  Economy

  2023-04-24

  ML-1 construction restricts movements of the poor in Karachi

  The railway, the result of a deal that Islamabad inked with Beijing, is making it harder for an estimated 100,000 residents in low-income neighbourhoods to access main roads.

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  Economy

  2023-04-19

  Number of Afghans living in poverty nearly doubles to 34 million

  Roughly 85% of the population has slipped below the poverty line following political changes in August 2021, according to the United Nations.