Nida Gulzar

Research Analyst

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.

Fields of Expertise

International Trade, Macroeconomics, Equity Research, Political Economy, Financial Economics

Nida Gulzar

Fields of Expertise

Silver’s time to shine? Gold-silver ratio screams undervaluation

With silver up just 8.9% vs gold’s 26.7% surge, a 106.9:1 gold-silver ratio signals massive undervaluation

Pakistan's external sector: gains build momentum, but challenges linger

The country's external sector is navigating a delicate balancing act

Oil prices drop – a potential boon for Pakistan's inflation, remittances, and import bill?

Nukta analyzes the impact of the decline in oil prices as trade tensions fuel recession fears

How do Trump's tariffs affect Pakistan?

Pakistan faces 29% tariff rate as Trump declares national emergency

Pakistan’s industrial landscape: which sector is recovering, which struggling?

Nukta dives into the numbers to see where the industrial sector stands today

Cash reigns supreme in Pakistan despite the global digital boom – but for how long?

While the world races toward a cashless future, Pakistan is still printing billions worth of currency every year