Business
Pakistan banks cash in on dollar sales despite profits taking a hit
Sector posts 5% annual profit rise, buoyed by foreign exchange gains as interest rate cuts squeeze earnings
Mar 15, 2025
Mar 15, 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
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