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Working hard, paying harder

Pakistan’s salaried class shelled out Rs130 billion in the first quarter, dwarfing the combined Rs71.1 ...
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Growth hopes and fears

Pakistan’s economy is facing a delicate balance between recovery and looming threats, as the International ...
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Storm clouds still over Pakistan’s economy

Pakistan’s economic horizon in FY2025–26 is clouded by a sobering forecast from the World Bank, ...
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Rising trade gap rings alarm bells

Pakistan’s economy is sounding alarm bells as its trade deficit surged by nearly 46 percent ...
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Pakistan’s poverty trap

Pakistan is grappling with a profound and escalating poverty crisis that threatens to undo decades ...
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Flood-induced economic pressures

The State Bank of Pakistan’s recent announcement to maintain its benchmark policy rate at 11% ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Debt pressures and fiscal risks: A mounting challenge

As Pakistan navigates 2025, its economy grapples with a daunting debt load and persistent financial ...
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Flood-driven inflation, fiscal strains threaten fragile recovery

Pakistan’s recent economic gains face fresh headwinds as flash floods, persistent inflation, and structural imbalances ...