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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 ...
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Pakistan’s external economy: Vulnerable despite reserves

The rise in prices of crude oil on the global markets, difficulties in conducting business ...
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Pakistan’s 22% water deficit threatens staple crops

Pakistan is heading into the Rabi cropping season with a projected 22 per cent irrigation ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Stunted futures, stalled progress

Malnutrition has become one of the most serious obstacles to Pakistan’s social and economic development. ...
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SBP’s unanimous stand

The State Bank of Pakistan’s decision to leave its policy rate unchanged at 11.5 percent ...
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Pakistan’s persistent insecurity and investment potential

Investors look for stability, predictability, and the reasonable assurance that their people, assets, supply chains, ...
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Pakistan’s economy: Stable headlines, fragile foundations

Pakistan’s economy appears to be sending two very different messages at the same time. On ...
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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, ...