Stability without growth
The broad contours of Pakistan’s upcoming federal budget have begun to emerge following recent negotiations ...
Tougher times ahead
Pakistan’s upcoming federal budget appears set to deepen the country’s ongoing austerity cycle, with heavy ...
Pakistan’s wheat economy under strain
The wheat sector has remained in a state of crisis over the last two years. ...
Vanishing snow, rising risk
The latest findings by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development should serve as a ...
Why democracy has struggled to evolve in Pakistan
There has long been an intense debate within Pakistan’s intellectual circles over why democracy has ...
Pakistan’s stabilisation trap
The recent escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran has once again exposed ...
The 3.7% illusion
Pakistan’s latest GDP estimates present a cautiously optimistic picture of the economy. A projected growth ...
The reality gap
The release of Pakistan’s “Summary of Consolidated Federal and Provincial Fiscal Operations July–March 2026” offers ...
Why the world cannot afford a clash over the Strait ...
The strategic waters of the Strait of Hormuz have once again become the focus of ...
Economic stability achieved but structural vulnerabilities remain
Pakistan’s economy has achieved a modicum of stability under the watchful eyes of the IMF ...