Pakistan economy

The ripple effects of Middle East conflicts have plunged Pakistan into an acute economic crisis, with skyrocketing oil costs and a massive trade gap threatening stability. According to an in-depth …

Pakistan’s economy, still nursing wounds from past crises, now confronts a fresh peril from the intensifying Middle East war. The clash between US-Israel forces and Iran has ignited a spike …

Amid government assurances of economic turnaround, Pakistan’s reality tells a tale of vulnerability. Analysts point to entrenched problems, especially a deteriorating production sector, as the primary drag on recovery efforts. …

Pakistan’s economy is reeling from the Middle East turmoil, with fuel prices surging and prompting a harsh two-month austerity drive. According to a detailed analysis, this government measure spares the …

As flames of conflict lick across the Middle East—sparked by Iran-Israel-US hostilities—Pakistan finds itself economically besieged. Bound by pacts with Saudi Arabia, Islamabad navigates a geopolitical minefield while its domestic …

In a familiar setback, talks between Pakistan and the IMF for releasing a $1 billion loan installment have stalled once more. At the heart of the impasse lies skepticism about …

Pakistan stands at a crossroads, with a new report cautioning that half-hearted reforms could lock it into ‘managed decline’ by 2031. To avert this, the nation must urgently expand its …

In Pakistan, a relentless cycle of heavy, regressive taxation without corresponding welfare benefits has intensified economic pressures on ordinary citizens. From military dictatorships to democratic governments, the pattern remains unchanged: …

Pakistan’s economy is clinging to an IMF lifeline that has staved off default for now, yet structural woes and domestic unrest hint at renewed peril within a few years. The …

In a region buzzing with economic momentum, Pakistan stands out for all the wrong reasons. Its investment-to-GDP ratio has sunk to 13.8 percent in 2025, the rock bottom among Asian …