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How Pakistan posted a fiscal surplus after 25 years
Nukta breaks down what fiscal and primary surplus mean, why Pakistan managed to achieve these surpluses, and why they’re important
Feb 17, 2026
Feb 17, 2026

Urooj has over five years of experience reporting and editing for some of Pakistan's leading publications. She is passionate about simplifying business news; her favorite pieces to work on are explainers.
University of Karachi
Dawn.com, Geo Digital, Profit Magazine
Nukta breaks down what fiscal and primary surplus mean, why Pakistan managed to achieve these surpluses, and why they’re important
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