Can daily price adjustments transform Pakistan’s fuel market?
The government’s decision to introduce daily petroleum price adjustments is a welcome reform that could ...
Pakistan’s financing treadmill
Pakistan’s federal government debt has climbed to Rs81.9 trillion by the end of May 2026, ...
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 ...
Relief measures offer hope, but reforms remain elusive
The federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27 has been presented at a critical juncture for ...
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 ...
The 3.7% illusion
Pakistan’s latest GDP estimates present a cautiously optimistic picture of the economy. A projected growth ...
Investment challenges and governance
Pakistan’s repeated failure to convert economic potential into sustained investment is no longer primarily a ...
Uncertainty continues to undermine business confidence
As Pakistan moves closer to unveiling its next federal budget, a familiar set of concerns ...
Lagging data, looming crisis
The government’s March 2026 Economic Update and Outlook was expected to provide clarity on the ...
Macroeconomic stability or statistical mirage?
The government has recently sought to reassure the public that Pakistan’s petroleum supplies remain sufficient ...