Jawad Saleem

Pakistan’s economic landscape in October 2024 stands at a complex intersection, where stabilization efforts collide with deeply embedded structural deficiencies. As a financial expert assessing the trajectory, the recent 37-month, $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), approved in late September 2024, represents a critical juncture for both macroeconomic […]

Pakistan’s foreign relations play a pivotal role in its economic, political, and security dynamics. With the shifting global geopolitical environment, Pakistan finds itself at a crossroads of maintaining delicate relationships with global powers, regional neighbours, and multilateral institutions. The outcome of these diplomatic efforts directly impacts the country’s economic growth, security, and international standing. The […]

Pakistan’s livestock sector, despite its potential, has remained one of the most underutilized aspects of the country’s economic landscape. The sector contributes approximately 60% toa the country’s agricultural GDP and nearly 11-12% to the national GDP. This makes it a vital part of Pakistan’s agricultural backbone, which employs around 35-40% of the national workforce. However, […]

Pakistan’s economic struggles in 2024 can be best understood through its growing dependence on foreign loans. By September 2024, the country’s external debt had reached over $130 billion, sparking concerns that the nation is spiralling toward a debt trap rather than leveraging these funds for sustainable development. The fiscal challenges are immense, and the pressure […]

Pakistan’s economic landscape has been through several tumultuous phases, with inflation being a persistent issue for decades. Recent headlines have created a stir, suggesting that inflation has eased to a single-digit figure of 9.6 percent in August 2024. For the government, this is an achievement worthy of praise. However, for many citizens, this statistical relief […]

Since its inception in 1947, Pakistan has faced a series of economic challenges, marked by political instability, military interventions, and external pressures. The country’s journey from a fledgling state to a nation striving for economic stability has been anything but smooth. The recent enhancement of Pakistan’s credit rating by Moody’s Investors Service is a significant […]

The corridors of power in Pakistan have long been shadowed by an ever-present, yet often invisible force – the military. It is not a secret; it has become an integral part of the country’s identity. For decades, the military has been the most influential institution in the country, both revered and feared by the masses […]

Real estate development in Pakistan has emerged as one of the most significant economic forces over the past two decades. From Karachi’s rapidly expanding skyline to Lahore’s ever-growing suburbs, real estate has fueled economic growth and provided much-needed jobs. However, this development has also brought with it a host of economic challenges that threaten the […]

Pakistan’s energy sector is facing an existential crisis rooted in the financial and legal quagmire surrounding Independent Power Producers (IPPs). The circular debt tied to IPPs has ballooned to an unsustainable PKR 2.6 trillion as of 2024, up from PKR 2.2 trillion just two years ago. This staggering increase has not only crippled the energy […]

As of August 6, 2024, Bangladesh finds itself grappling with one of its most severe political crises in recent history, triggered by the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the subsequent takeover by the military. This dramatic upheaval has plunged the country into uncertainty, raising pressing questions about the future of democracy and governance […]