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 ...
Debt risks persist despite economic gains
Pakistan has witnessed a notable uptick in fiscal indicators and a relative easing of external ...
Pakistan’s fiscal crossroads
Pakistan stands at a delicate yet decisive inflection point—where economic stability hinges on a paradox: ...
SOEs: Pakistan’s Rs6tr sinkhole
Pakistan’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are rapidly becoming unsustainable fiscal sinkholes, their structural decay and operational ...