Innovation and Lack of Financing Limits Innovation in Textile Exports
Pakistan’s textile sector tends to be more productive and innovative ostensibly for export markets because such markets only buy products when local companies become globally compliant.
A low value-added export trap
While there has been much debate about the strengths and weaknesses of Pakistan’s economy, the one thing that no observer of the economy can deny is its predictability.
A Roadmap to Diversifying Pakistan's Exports: Operationalizing the Product Space
Over the past decade, there has been much written about the reoccurring balance of payments crisis in Pakistan.
Balance of Payments Constrained Growth in Pakistan
While there are many positive and negative aspects of Pakistan's economy, the one thing that no observer of the economy can deny is its predictability.
IMF endgame?
“THE best is the enemy of the good” — a saying Pakistan’s pre-eminent economist, Dr Mahbubul Haq, often repeated.
A blessing in disguise?
OVER the last 30 years, Pakistan has signed as many as 12 agreements with the IMF. Only one was fully completed.
Demographics lie in the eye of the beholder
There is a good debate on Pakistan’s demographic growth rate. According to the latest census, it is estimated well and rigorously at 2.4% per annum.
Young Innovative Companies Drive Employment Growth in the Pakistani Textiles Sector
Pakistani textile and apparel manufacturing firms, which are running on modern lines with a blend of innovation, research and development and technological upgrade, are more inclined towards contributing to employment opportunities.
Firms experience improved financial performance and lower growth in investment, bank borrowing and size- A survey based on the Business Community of Lahore
As Pakistan makes efforts to switch from a low growth to a high growth trajectory, the business community will have to take the lead role, particularly for promoting exports and generating employment.