Pakistan’s financing treadmill
Pakistan’s federal government debt has climbed to Rs81.9 trillion by the end of May 2026, ...
Pakistan’s devolution paradox
The debate over Pakistan’s fiscal federalism has once again come into focus following the World ...
Middle East peace prospects in jeopardy
The ink on the hard-fought diplomatic breakthrough was barely dry before the Middle East plunged ...
Pakistan’s mounting debt crisis calls for urgent structural reforms
According to the latest figures released by the State Bank of Pakistan, by the end ...
Salaried vs. exporters: Pakistan’s tax imbalance
Pakistan’s salaried class has once again emerged as one of the country’s largest taxpayers, contributing ...
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 ...
Pakistan’s economy: Stable headlines, fragile foundations
Pakistan’s economy appears to be sending two very different messages at the same time. On ...
Contours of a new peace architecture in Middle East
As indirect talks in Doha and technical negotiations in Switzerland build on the Islamabad Memorandum ...
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 ...
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 ...