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FeaturedNational VOLUME 21 ISSUE # 34

Salaried vs. exporters: Pakistan’s tax imbalance

Pakistan’s salaried class has once again emerged as one of the country’s largest taxpayers, contributing ...
FeaturedNational VOLUME 21 ISSUE # 34

Trade gap: Pakistan’s persistent economic hurdle

Pakistan’s external trade position deteriorated sharply during fiscal year 2025-26, with the country’s merchandise trade ...
FeaturedNational VOLUME 21 ISSUE # 34

Pakistan’s economy: Stable headlines, fragile foundations

Pakistan’s economy appears to be sending two very different messages at the same time. On ...
FeaturedNational VOLUME 21 ISSUE # 34

Contours of a new peace architecture in Middle East

As indirect talks in Doha and technical negotiations in Switzerland build on the Islamabad Memorandum ...
FeaturedNational VOLUME 21 ISSUE # 34

Stuck at $30bn: Why Pakistan’s exports are stagnant

Pakistan’s trade deficit widened 22% to $39.5 billion in the fiscal year ended June, according ...
FeaturedNational VOLUME 21 ISSUE # 33

Pakistan’s soaring debt signals the need for urgent reform

Pakistan’s public debt has once again reached an unprecedented level, highlighting the deep-rooted fiscal challenges ...
FeaturedNational VOLUME 21 ISSUE # 33

Pakistan Budget: Growth may return, but structural reform remains elusive

With the passage of the federal budget for FY2026-27, Pakistan enters another fiscal year carrying ...
FeaturedNational VOLUME 21 ISSUE # 33

Pakistan’s fiscal challenges remain unresolved

The passage of the Finance Bill 2026 by the National Assembly marks another important milestone ...
FeaturedNational VOLUME 21 ISSUE # 33

World peace index 2026: humanity’s elusive quest

Peace remains humanity’s most precious yet elusive aspiration. At a time when armed conflicts, geopolitical ...
FeaturedNational VOLUME 21 ISSUE # 33

Pakistan’s health sector: a silent crisis

Health is widely regarded as the cornerstone of human development, yet Pakistan continues to grapple ...