Out of balance: Inside Pakistan’s widening trade gap
The deficit in Pakistan’s merchandise trade grew by 19.7 pc to $3.877 billion in October ...
Pakistan’s external economy: Vulnerable despite reserves
The rise in prices of crude oil on the global markets, difficulties in conducting business ...
Pakistan’s 22% water deficit threatens staple crops
Pakistan is heading into the Rabi cropping season with a projected 22 per cent irrigation ...
When climate and war collide, food becomes the first casualty
The latest increase in global food prices offers a troubling glimpse of what happens when ...
Petroleum levy: Easy tax at heavy cost for Pakistan’s poor
The steady increase in the petroleum levy has once again highlighted one of the most ...
Stunted futures, stalled progress
Malnutrition has become one of the most serious obstacles to Pakistan’s social and economic development. ...
SBP’s unanimous stand
The State Bank of Pakistan’s decision to leave its policy rate unchanged at 11.5 percent ...
Pakistan’s persistent insecurity and investment potential
Investors look for stability, predictability, and the reasonable assurance that their people, assets, supply chains, ...
Pakistan’s economy: Stable headlines, fragile foundations
Pakistan’s economy appears to be sending two very different messages at the same time. On ...
Pakistan’s savings crisis: The silent threat to long-term stability
For decades, discussions about Pakistan’s economic challenges have largely revolved around fiscal deficits, external debt, ...