Pakistonomy – Episode 123 – Why is the Rupee so Volatile?
In this Urdu discussion, Uzair talks to Dr. Sajid Amin Javed about why the Pakistani rupee has been so volatile, the structural drivers of this weakness, and whether he believes...
Pakistonomy – Episode 122 – Unlocking Capital Access for Small Business
published on 2022-08-12T14:52:55Z Small businesses are the backbone of any economy. When they thrive, the economy grows, opportunity and jobs are created, and a culture of bottom-up innovation takes hold....
Pakistonomy – Episode 121 – Rupee's Decline and Risks of Default in Pakistan
published on 2022-08-05T12:50:06Z Where is the rupee headed? Will Pakistan default? In this episode, Uzair talks to Shahrukh Wani about the ongoing crisis in Pakistan, why this is just the...
Pakistonomy – Episode 120 – Politics Continues to Dominate the Economy
published on 2022-07-29T11:50:06Z The first episode of this year, way back in January 2022, discussed how politics will dominate the economy for the entirety of the year. In this episode,...
Pakistonomy – Episode 119 – Is This The End of Pakistan's Startup Boom?
There has been a flurry of negative news regarding Pakistan's startup ecosystem, with the collapse of Airlift being the biggest story of them all. In this episode, Uzair talks to...
Pakistonomy – Episode 118 – Thar Coal and Pakistan's Energy Security
published on 2022-07-14T20:51:55Z Energy security has been a pipe-dream for Pakistan, with the country facing numerous economic and energy crises over its history. At its core, the issue revolves around...
Pakistonomy – Episode 117 – Private Sector Credit, Growth, & Lazy Banking
published on 2022-07-07T20:11:49Z Access to credit is critical is fueling economic growth, especially by helping promising small businesses scale up and become more efficient. In Pakistan, however, access to credit...
Pakistonomy – Episode 116 – Reforming Higher Education
published on 2022-06-30T13:35:28Z Pakistan's higher education sector has been in a state of flux for a long time. From regular cuts to funding to scandals about paper mills, the story...
Pakistonomy – Episode 115 – Building a Constituency for Reforms: A Conversation with Dr. Ahsan Iqbal
published on 2022-06-26T21:18:07Z Over the course of this podcast, we have had dozens of conversations on the need to reform the economy. But while we all know the broad scope...
Pakistonomy – Episode 114 – Political Parties and Violence
Political violence has been a major issue facing Pakistan's flawed and floundering democracy for decades. From Karachi to South Punjab, political actors have overtly and covertly deployed violence to gain...