Strong on paper, weak on trade
When the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics released the December 2025 trade figures, the reaction in ...
Strong GDP, weak signals?
The National Accounts Committee (NAC) wrapped up its meeting earlier this week and emerged with ...
Pakistan’s dual water dilemma
Pakistan faces a dual dilemma in the water sector. On the one hand, Pakistan is ...
Economy: a wide gap between official claims and ground realities
The National Accounts Committee (NAC) is reported to have approved GDP growth of 3.71 percent ...
Stabilisation without competitiveness
At a time when official statements are emphasising economic stabilisation and renewed confidence, a warning ...
Why Pakistan’s external account keeps unravelling
Pakistan’s external account is once again showing clear signs of stress, and the fault lines ...
Stability claims vs reform reality
A recent statement by the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Resident Representative in Islamabad has quietly ...
2025: A year of conflict, diplomacy, and crisis
2025 proved to be a turbulent and consequential year for Pakistan, marked by a renewed ...
Industrial growth stunted by high energy costs and heavy taxation
The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has written a letter to the prime minister, drawing attention ...
Pakistan’s FDI aspirations: Big promises, limited payoff
Pakistan’s leaders often highlight diplomatic breakthroughs and initiatives like the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) ...