Working hard, paying harder
Pakistan’s salaried class shelled out Rs130 billion in the first quarter, dwarfing the combined Rs71.1 ...
Growth hopes and fears
Pakistan’s economy is facing a delicate balance between recovery and looming threats, as the International ...
Storm clouds still over Pakistan’s economy
Pakistan’s economic horizon in FY2025–26 is clouded by a sobering forecast from the World Bank, ...
Rising trade gap rings alarm bells
Pakistan’s economy is sounding alarm bells as its trade deficit surged by nearly 46 percent ...
Pakistan’s poverty trap
Pakistan is grappling with a profound and escalating poverty crisis that threatens to undo decades ...
Flood-induced economic pressures
The State Bank of Pakistan’s recent announcement to maintain its benchmark policy rate at 11% ...
Pakistan’s debt time bomb: Rs80.5 trillion and counting
Pakistan’s public debt has surged to an unprecedented Rs80.5 trillion by June’s end, with a ...
Pakistan’s trade paradox: Exports stall as import bill soars
The latest trade figures reveal a complex economic situation, marked by strong performances in niche ...
Debt pressures and fiscal risks: A mounting challenge
As Pakistan navigates 2025, its economy grapples with a daunting debt load and persistent financial ...
Flood-driven inflation, fiscal strains threaten fragile recovery
Pakistan’s recent economic gains face fresh headwinds as flash floods, persistent inflation, and structural imbalances ...