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

What's behind record gold rally and central banks' hoarding

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

Pakistan can unlock $4.7B from exports to Bangladesh if barriers fall

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

Pakistan’s financial inclusion drive picks up pace

Digital payments and women’s banking access surge, but challenges of trust and awareness remain

Timing is everything: How debt scheduling can save Pakistan’s rupee

Spacing out repayments helps steady reserves, calm markets, and cut refinancing risks

Can Pakistan and Iran really push bilateral trade to $10B?

From barter trade to border markets, the two neighbors are betting big on formalizing economic ties

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