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Asif Arsalan Haider Soomro

Asif Arsalan Haider Soomro

More than 10 years experience in investments. Previously was Senior Advisor to Swedish Frontier Markets Asset Manager - Tundra Fonder AB and head of Equities of JS Investments

Economy

Feeble global recovery, despite massive fiscal supports!

The developed nations are also in a quagmire right now. First, it was the splash of cash to people & businesses. Stimulus worth 8-10%...

Economy

Power sector woes – Taking the economic power away

Pakistan’s power projects have few components; energy (variable fuel cost) & capacity (fixed “guaranteed” profits). While the former has softened in wake of falling...

Economy

Pakistan allows Afghanistan’s exports to India – Belt & Road connectivity?

In a recent development, Pakistan has allowed transport of goods from Afghanistan to India via Wagah border, Pakistan. This reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to a...

Economy

Pakistan Tax Collection – Off the cliff but creeping up

One of Pakistan’s chronic issues is low tax collection. Be it the rampant culture of corruption, bribery & smuggling or the swamps on undocumented...

Economy

World Economy – Painful post covid growth

Unarguably, the two top global economy experts – Joseph Stiglitz and Nouriel Roubini – predict tough economic outlook. Roubini says post covid growth would...

Economy

SBP Reza Baqir “Does More” – Discount Rate cut by 100 bps to 7%

This was on the cards – as posted earlier today – after $1bn FX poured in, Current Account showed surplus & Inflation outlook ranged...

Economy

Pakistan Bond Auction yields up 30-39 bps : Good-bye further rate cuts?

In the recent bond auction, the yield curve has further steepened. Latest numbers reflect 7.97% (+33bps), 8.44% (+39bps), 8.99% (+30bps) and 9.90% (-7bps) for...

Economy

Pakistan’s tax payers bear Rs 692bn (~$5bn) loss -government inefficient entities

Wo Afsana Jisay Anjam Par Lana Na Ho Mumkin..Ussay Ik Khoobsoorat Mor De Kar Chor na Acha.. (those matters that can not be concluded...

Economy

Pakistan’s top foreign investors quitting – what’s the matter?

ENI has been one of the top on-shore and off-shore Energy player. The Italian company has had a 20 year history in Pakistan and...

Economy

Pakistan signs $1.5bn loans after austerity budget – FX reserves to improve

Granted, taking loans is something not to be proud of. But if the glass is half full, the willingness of lenders to give you...

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