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For many western companies Bangladesh is a major hub in their supply chains but for many market participants the recent development in Bangladesh came as a surprise. Have a closer look what happened and what is to be expected by Control Risks podcasts by Angela Mancini and Aryaman Bhatnagar. #ControlRisks #AsiainFocus

A couple days ago, I came across a Raftar Official's Podcast with Shabbar Zaidi and ended up watching the 2 episodes of around two hours; where he highlighted the key problems in Pakistan and its unstable economy. The Podcast covered a range of questions from Pakistan's early diplomacy concerns, consistently borrowing funds from international organizations like IMF and the Youth of Pakistan looking for work abroad to the failure of GoP in saving the core state-owned enterprises of Pakistan like PIA and Steel Mill. I drew up a list of reasons for the problems we face: 1. Pakistan and it's economy has not only been harmed by the GoP but also by the Pakistanis themselves. 2. Pakistan needs a change in its political spectrum to avoid uncertainties and promote an environment for investments. 3. The country has faced a huge recession but is expected to come out of its misery in 2024. 4. Gen Alpha and Gen-Z has different priorities compared to Gen-X and Gen-Y and the GoP must adapt to changes for a better future of the youth or they'll eventually leave. The Podcast had a lot of different perspectives to general issues of Pakistan and I would suggest you to watch it. https://lnkd.in/dS4QqK4s https://lnkd.in/dxG3jvUt

Insightful perspectives from kaiser bengali on the current state of Pakistan's economy. A must-listen for anyone interested in economic reforms and growth strategies. 📈🇵🇰 #EconomicGrowth #PakistanEconomy #KaiserBengali"

Check out this enlightening discussion to gain valuable insights into current economic dynamics by Dr. Kaiser Bengali, a top economist. His perspective is a must-hear for anyone curious about how the economy of Pakistan is doing.

Follow The Money with Shah Mehrabi, co-trustee of the Afghan Fund, $3.5 billion of Afghanistan's foreign exchange reserves On the latest Insights podcast, I’m talking with Shah Mohammad Mehrabi. He is a professor of economics and a co-trustee of the Afghan Fund, which was set up two years ago in Switzerland to administer $3.5 billion of Afghanistan's foreign exchange reserves. He has all the numbers at his fingers tips and refers to them to make a series of points about the economy before and after the fall of the republic. Without explicit reference to the way women have been locked out of economic activity by the Taliban regime, he says that without them, true progress will be very difficult, if not impossible. Have a listen:

Please watch the eye opening in talk of Ex-Senator Mushtaq Ahmed Khan and understand various aspects of Pakistan's foreign policy, economy, social issues and role of political leadership. https://lnkd.in/dS-MerVb

https://lnkd.in/ejhMh6M6 Key Takaway: Ali Khizar Aslam Raftar Official 1. **Resolution of Issues with India**: Pakistan's economic growth could be significantly enhanced by resolving outstanding issues with India and fostering trade relations between the two countries. 2. **Digitalization for Corruption Control**: The digitalization of the economy is imperative for Pakistan to effectively combat corruption. The Finance Minister, Aurangzaib could play a pivotal role in driving this transformation. 3. **Limitations of New Currency**: Introducing a new currency alone is unlikely to effectively address the issue of corruption in Pakistan. 4. **Privatization for Efficiency**: Given the historical success of privatizing banks in the 1990s, privatizing inefficient public sector institutions could greatly improve their governance and efficiency. 5. **Streamlining Government Size**: Reducing the size of government ministries and bureaucracy could lead to a more efficient and effective public sector. 6. **Brain Drain Concerns**: While Pakistan faces a brain drain, it may not be at an unacceptable level. However, the quality of human resources in institutions remains a challenge. 7. **Women's Participation in the Workforce**: Encouraging greater participation of women in the labor force could contribute significantly to Pakistan's economic development. 8. **Privatizing Loss-Making Institutions**: Selling loss-making institutions to successful businessmen like Ali Tabba and Mian Mansha, who already have successful businesses outside Pakistan, could ensure that their investments are utilized efficiently within the country.

1) It is always great being on Gulf Intelligence Daily Energy Markets podcast. I shared the panel with Jose Chalhoub and Amena Bakr - learnt a lot from both! The way Amena Bakr explained the OPEC + cuts and their expiry was amazing and so was Jose’s firm and in depth grasp on the socio-political affairs in LatAm! 2) I wish we had more time to discuss the ongoing Iran-Pakistan Gaspipeline issue as Pakistan is expected to pay a hefty fine of $18 bn in case of not completing its side of the pipeline (Iran has already built around 1000kms) 3) US has said that they don’t approve of this pipeline as that Pakistan might be subject to secondary sanctions if we went ahead. Pakistan has iterated that this is its right to continue with the project. Energy security is/should be every country’s right!!! 4) Overview of Pakistan’s gas sector: With demand at 6.6 bcfd and domestic supply around 4bcfd, the country imports 30% of its gas needs (Natural Gas accounts for 48% of its primary energy mix). It is expected that the demand will increase beyond 7bcfd while domestic supply might fall below 2 bcfd -resulting in a 3X more imports! Pakistan has 235 trillion of gas reserves and with only an investment of $30bn around 10% of it can be recovered which will provide around $165bn of proceedings. Domestic gas production has been falling by 7% annually from last few years. #energysecurity #oilprices #gas #natgas #china #iran #pipeline #russia #us #sanctions #population #demand #supply

Caught a few comedians turning Ethiopia's inflation woes into a comedy podcast. The guys were making jokes saying due to skyrocketing prices even our beloved የህልም እንጀራ is feeling the heat. While it had me in stitches, it also got me thinking about the bigger picture. With injera prices shooting through the roof, it's not just our stomachs feeling the squeeze! Small businesses and startups are taking a hit, and it's no laughing matter. Ethiopia's current inflation crisis is hitting businesses like ours hard, posing significant challenges to our operations and growth prospects. As prices soar, enterprises face mounting pressure on our margins, making it increasingly difficult to sustain operations and support our workforce. Urgent action and innovative solutions are needed to mitigate the impact and ensure the resilience of Ethiopia's vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. #InflationHumor #SeriousSolutions #EthiopianEconomy