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 ...
Reform risks in Pakistan
Despite a modest upgrade in Pakistan’s sovereign rating, Moody’s has underscored persistent vulnerabilities in the ...
Mounting trade pressures
Pakistan’s external sector in late 2024 and early 2025 painted a mixed picture—while exports in ...
The myth of economic recovery
Despite official assurances of fiscal progress, a deeper dive into the government’s latest economic update ...