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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
Jul 18, 2025
Jul 18, 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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