Pakistan economic crisis

Pakistan’s unexpected role in forging a US-Iran ceasefire has stunned observers, capping more than a month of hostilities with a 10-point agreement. But here’s the real intrigue: despite its own …

Pakistanis gearing up for Eid are reeling from a massive fuel price hike announced right before the festivities. Petrol and diesel costs have surged by 55 rupees per liter, exacerbating …

Pakistan’s economy is reeling from the extended shutdown of its border with Afghanistan, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa bearing the brunt through a 53% revenue plunge. Trade suspension since October 2025 has …

Deepening economic woes in Pakistan have governments turning to privatization not as a bold reform, but as a last-ditch effort to mask colossal failures in state-owned companies. Express Tribune’s analysis …