IMF Cannot Fix Pakistan ft. Dr. Kaiser Bengali | Junaid Akram Podcast

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Ever wondered why Pakistan's economy faces such unique challenges? Dr. Kaiser Bengali sheds light on the economic turmoil, from elite challenges to public transport woes. Insights on taxation and how global policies shape local realities.

Guest Intro:

Dr. Kaiser Bengali is an economist with over 40 years of experience in teaching, research, and policy advice in Pakistan and internationally. Holding a master’s from Boston University and a Ph.D. from the University of Karachi, he has served at institutions like the Sustainable Development Policy Institute and as Managing Director of the Social Policy & Development Centre. His research focuses on economic inequality, poverty, and regional development. Notably, he was the first head of the Benazir Income Support Programme and has held advisory roles in Sindh and Balochistan governments. Dr. Bengali is also an author with numerous publications and serves on several boards including Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited and the Omar Asghar Khan Foundation.

Time Stamps:

0:00 - Introduction
1:00 - Introduction of Dr. Kaiser Bengali
1:46 - Fundamental Issues Facing Pakistan's Economy
6:20 - The Upper Class in Pakistan
8:46 - State of Public Transportation
11:03 - Shortcomings in Pakistan's Modern Economy
13:35 - Crisis in Pakistan: Wheat, Sugar, and Cotton
23:13 - Taxation Issues in Pakistan
28:26 - Overview of Pakistan's Finance Ministers
30:22 - Assessing the Returns for Pakistan's Citizens
34:30 - Strategies for Dollarizing Income
37:12 - Business Migration from Pakistan
40:37 - Sale of Pakistan's Assets
45:38 - The Iran–Pakistan Gas Pipeline
48:24 - The Fate of CPEC: Is It Game Over?
52:28 - Benazir Income Support Fund and NADRA
54:51 - Exploring Trade Opportunities with India
57:45 - The Real Estate Sector in Pakistan
1:02:06 - The Success Story of Bangladesh
1:04:28 - Pakistan's Funding of the Taliban
1:06:45 - Geopolitical Dynamics: China vs. USA
1:08:48 - Conclusion
1:09:36 - Outro

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