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Pakistan Budget: Growth may return, but structural reform remains elusive

With the passage of the federal budget for FY2026-27, Pakistan enters another fiscal year carrying ...
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Relief measures offer hope, but reforms remain elusive

The federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27 has been presented at a critical juncture for ...
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Pakistan’s remittance dependence on the Gulf creates growing economic risks

Pakistan’s remittance inflows continue to provide one of the few bright spots in an otherwise ...
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The 3.7% illusion

Pakistan’s latest GDP estimates present a cautiously optimistic picture of the economy. A projected growth ...
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Investment challenges and governance

Pakistan’s repeated failure to convert economic potential into sustained investment is no longer primarily a ...
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Uncertainty continues to undermine business confidence

As Pakistan moves closer to unveiling its next federal budget, a familiar set of concerns ...
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Lagging data, looming crisis

The government’s March 2026 Economic Update and Outlook was expected to provide clarity on the ...
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Macroeconomic stability or statistical mirage?

The government has recently sought to reassure the public that Pakistan’s petroleum supplies remain sufficient ...
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New hurdles for Pakistan’s economy

Pakistan’s economic outlook faces renewed uncertainty as escalating tensions in the Middle East and the ...
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The salaried burden

As Pakistan approaches another critical review by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), fresh revenue data ...