A distinguished economist with an M. Phil. in Applied Economics, Nida Gulzar has a strong research record. Nida has worked with the Pakistan Business Council (PBC), Pakistan Banks' Association (PBA), and KTrade, providing useful insights across economic sectors. Nida continues to impact economic debate and policy at the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) and Nukta. As a Women in Economics (WiE) Initiative mentor, she promotes inclusivity. Nida's eight 'Market Access Series papers help discover favourable market scenarios and export destinations.
International Trade, Macroeconomics, Equity Research, Political Economy, Financial Economics
The recent visit of Deputy PM Ishaq Dar to Dhaka has sparked fresh momentum in bilateral ties, with six new deals, as talks turn to market access and tariff reform
Digital payments and women’s banking access surge, but challenges of trust and awareness remain
Spacing out repayments helps steady reserves, calm markets, and cut refinancing risks
From barter trade to border markets, the two neighbors are betting big on formalizing economic ties
A look inside Pakistan’s budget reveals a lopsided spending mix and shrinking fiscal space for development
Saudi Arabia and UAE accounted for nearly 45% of Pakistan’s record FY25 remittance inflows
