Research
The billion dollar question: Why do SBP and PBS figures differ and what's worrisome about it?
Pakistan central bank expects the FY26 current account to stay contained within the 0%-1% of GDP range
Oct 24, 2025
Oct 24, 2025
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
Pakistan central bank expects the FY26 current account to stay contained within the 0%-1% of GDP range
Why the October agreement matters and how three years of hard choices are shaping the next phase of policy strategy
Two years ago, gold was below USD 2,000. Now it’s smashing records above USD 3,600 — and central banks aren’t done buying
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
