Research

From trade to transfers: how remittances redefined Pakistan’s external balance
Research

From trade to transfers: how remittances redefined Pakistan’s external balance

Remittances equal 9% of Pakistan's GDP, the highest in South Asia

The billion dollar question: Why do SBP and PBS figures differ and what's worrisome about it?
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

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

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

PAF's recent air combat power against India becomes case study for America's air force
Research

PAF's recent air combat power against India becomes case study for America's air force

A US Air Force General (Retired) praises Pakistan’s decisive win

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

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

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

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?
Research

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
Research

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

Broadening the base: A critical review of Pakistan’s FY26 tax measures
Research

Broadening the base: A critical review of Pakistan’s FY26 tax measures

From digital transactions to FATA industries, new measures aim to boost collections—but at what cost to consumers and businesses?

Silver’s time to shine? Gold-silver ratio screams undervaluation
Markets

Silver’s time to shine? Gold-silver ratio screams undervaluation

With silver up just 8.9% vs gold’s 26.7% surge, a 106.9:1 gold-silver ratio signals massive undervaluation

Oil prices drop – a potential boon for Pakistan's inflation, remittances, and import bill?
Research

Oil prices drop – a potential boon for Pakistan's inflation, remittances, and import bill?

Nukta analyzes the impact of the decline in oil prices as trade tensions fuel recession fears

How do Trump's tariffs affect Pakistan?
Research

How do Trump's tariffs affect Pakistan?

Pakistan faces 29% tariff rate as Trump declares national emergency

Cash reigns supreme in Pakistan despite the global digital boom – but for how long?
Research

Cash reigns supreme in Pakistan despite the global digital boom – but for how long?

While the world races toward a cashless future, Pakistan is still printing billions worth of currency every year

Pakistan’s industrial power tariff at 13.5 cents – more than twice the rate in India, US
Research

Pakistan’s industrial power tariff at 13.5 cents – more than twice the rate in India, US

Higher rate limiting country’s ability to strengthen its export competitiveness and compete in global markets

Gold’s unstoppable surge: what’s fueling the record-breaking rally?
Research

Gold’s unstoppable surge: what’s fueling the record-breaking rally?

Gold delivered its strongest yearly performance in over 10 years, soaring 26% in 2024 and outpacing stocks, bonds, and commodities

Sharjah introduces new corporate tax on natural resource companies
Research

Sharjah introduces new corporate tax on natural resource companies

Under the new law, extractive companies—those involved in oil, gas, and other resource extraction—will be subject to a 20% corporate tax based on their taxable base.

Pakistan can earn at least $24 billion from just regional exports. Why has it been unable to do that?
Research

Pakistan can earn at least $24 billion from just regional exports. Why has it been unable to do that?

Nukta looks into the reasons, including tariff distortions, lack of competitiveness, and connectivity issues

Why Pakistan's GDP per capita has fallen behind India and Bangladesh's in recent years
Research

Why Pakistan's GDP per capita has fallen behind India and Bangladesh's in recent years

Pakistan was the first among the three to reach a GDP per capita of over $1,000, but things started changing in 2010

Back To Top