When commitments don’t match with actions, the budget becomes methodologically disturbing too.
Allocation of resources to the health sector and proper utilisation of that allocation are crucial for achieving universal health coverage (UHC)
The FY 2024-25 budget falls short of assessing the depth of the economically challenging time.
Budget admits we are in a crisis, but offers no direction out of it
Bank defaulters or tax evaders receive a number of amnesty and benefits for whitening black money.
The fundamental challenge facing policymakers in implementing a contractionary budget will be patience
Budget day is turning into our very own Groundhog Day.
Due to lack of coordinated and coherent measures, inflation continues to rise, notwithstanding the abolition of the interest rate cap since July 2023.
Inflationary pressure may push some “vulnerable” households below the poverty line.
The forthcoming national budget could create a renewable energy fund to further stimulate the renewable energy sector’s progress.
The IMF prescription for the public means increased gas, electricity and transport prices, and so on.
Good governance is crucial for overcoming economic challenges
