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Dr. Vaqar Ahmed

Dr. Vaqar Ahmed is an economist and former senior civil servant. He specializes in macroeconomic strategy, investment policy, and public finance. X: @vaqarahmed​

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An ambiguous fate for Balochistan’s politics and economy 

At a time when the people of Balochistan were expecting some deliverance from the elected representatives of this province, Chief Minister Jam Kamal submitted his resignation to the governor. He stepped down hours before a vote of no-confidence was scheduled against him.

October 27, 2021

PM Khan’s Tajikistan Voyage 

At the occasion of the 20th Shanghai Cooperation Organization Council of Heads of State meeting, Prime Minister Imran Khan traveled to Tajikistan. Of greater relevance were the sideline meetings particularly in the backdrop of the evolving situation in Kabul.

September 17, 2021