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

Five years of soaring expenditure and stalled development in Pakistan

A look inside Pakistan’s budget reveals a lopsided spending mix and shrinking fiscal space for development

Pakistan remittances hit historic $38.3 billion in FY25, topping its exports

Saudi Arabia and UAE accounted for nearly 45% of Pakistan’s record FY25 remittance inflows

Pakistan’s trade deficit widens to $26.3 billion

Despite export gains, 9% jump in annual deficit signals growing external strain

Pakistan’s power paradox: costs expected to soar to PKR 3.3 trillion despite flat generation

Stagnant electricity output, ballooning capacity payments, and rising per-unit costs put pressure on tariffs and the economy

Key takeaways from Pakistan central bank's monetary policy meeting

SBP maintains the status quo at 11% amid fragile recovery, eyes external risks

Pakistan auto sales surge 34% in May on eased roadblocks, cheaper financing

Toyota and Honda lead the recovery; Suzuki stumbles despite two-wheeler surge

Nida Gulzar

Fields of Expertise

Five years of soaring expenditure and stalled development in Pakistan

A look inside Pakistan’s budget reveals a lopsided spending mix and shrinking fiscal space for development

Pakistan remittances hit historic $38.3 billion in FY25, topping its​ exports

Saudi Arabia and UAE accounted for nearly 45% of Pakistan’s record FY25 remittance inflows

Pakistan’s trade deficit widens to $26.3 billion

Despite export gains, 9% jump in annual deficit signals growing external strain

Pakistan’s power paradox: costs expected to soar to PKR 3.3 trillion despite flat generation

Stagnant electricity output, ballooning capacity payments, and rising per-unit costs put pressure on tariffs and the economy

Key takeaways from Pakistan central bank's monetary policy meeting

SBP maintains the status quo at 11% amid fragile recovery, eyes external risks

Pakistan auto sales surge 34% in May on eased roadblocks, cheaper financing

Toyota and Honda lead the recovery; Suzuki stumbles despite two-wheeler surge

Pakistan remittances hit historic $38.3 billion in FY25, topping its exports