Pakistan&Counting

If Pakistan’s budget was just Rs100, what would it look like? How does our government raise money to begin with, and what does it spend the money on?

What does Pakistan's taxation system look like? Who pays, and who doesn't? Turns out, some sectors we barely collect any tax from, and some sectors we over-tax.

Why does Pakistan keep going to the IMF for a loan? How much do we owe friendly countries? Is there an end date to this cycle of debt?

Pakistan International Airlines, Steel Mills…the list goes on. In total, Pakistan has 113 state-owned enterprises.

Pakistan's government spends taxpayer money on salaries, perks and pensions for the benefit of federal employees. But is this system bloated and inefficient? Are government expenses out of control?

What are Pakistan’s greatest security challenges? By what parameters can we assess ‘economic’ security? And is economic security the key to Pakistan’s military might?

Do subsidies actually work, or are they a waste of money? Do electricity subsidies actually reach the poorest Pakistanis?

Pakistan International Airlines, Steel Mills…the list goes on. In total, Pakistan has 113 state-owned enterprises, which annually lose $4.11 billion per year.

Does the PSDP effectively address our country's most pressing needs? Is the allocation of funds under PSDP reaching the areas where they’re needed the most? And are political motivations skewing the distribution of resources?

Can spending on healthcare yield significant economic returns for Pakistan? How does our current healthcare spending compare to what’s needed to ensure a healthy population?