Shahid Hussain

The recent escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran has once again exposed the vulnerability of regional economies, particularly fragile states like Pakistan.

Pakistan's external sector is once again exposing the vulnerabilities that years of temporary stabilisation measures and bilateral debt rollovers had merely concealed rather than resolved.

Pakistan's export sector delivered mixed signals in April 2026, offering policymakers both reasons for optimism and reminders of persistent structural weaknesses.

In the first ten months of fiscal year 2025-26, Pakistan's exports fell to approximately $25.21 billion compared with $26.89 billion during the corresponding period last year, representing a decline of around six percent.

The federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27 marks what may be the most significant shift in Pakistan's economic policy since the country entered its

The State Bank of Pakistan's decision to maintain the policy rate at 11.5 percent has been welcomed by much of the country's business and industrial community.

Pakistan's public debt has once again reached an unprecedented level, highlighting the deep-rooted fiscal challenges confronting the economy.

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Pakistan's salaried class has once again emerged as one of the country's largest taxpayers, contributing approximately Rs633 billion in income tax

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has painted a more cautious picture of Pakistan's economic outlook, lowering its growth forecast while raising inflation projections amid mounting global uncertainties.