Pakistan is spending more on retired bureaucrats than its youth. This is not a footnote in the budget but a structural crisis in the making.
Pakistan’s interest-to-revenue ratio is among the highest in the world, signaling a debt crisis already in motion. Papering over it with a regressive fuel tax does not address the deficit
The 100-basis-point hike, lifting the benchmark policy rate to 11.5%, wasn't driven by domestic mismanagement, rather from a conflict still burning in the region
Nukta breaks down what fiscal and primary surplus mean, why Pakistan managed to achieve these surpluses, and why they’re important
After years of tariff battles and shifting supply chains, Pakistan is reshaping its trade strategy
Remittances equal 9% of Pakistan's GDP, the highest in South Asia
Pakistan central bank expects the FY26 current account to stay contained within the 0%-1% of GDP range
Why the October agreement matters and how three years of hard choices are shaping the next phase of policy strategy
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
A US Air Force General (Retired) praises Pakistan’s decisive win
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
Spacing out repayments helps steady reserves, calm markets, and cut refinancing risks
From barter trade to border markets, the two neighbors are betting big on formalizing economic ties
A look inside Pakistan’s budget reveals a lopsided spending mix and shrinking fiscal space for development
From digital transactions to FATA industries, new measures aim to boost collections—but at what cost to consumers and businesses?
The State Bank of Pakistan's Monetary Policy Committee is set to meet on May 05 to decide the new policy rate
With silver up just 8.9% vs gold’s 26.7% surge, a 106.9:1 gold-silver ratio signals massive undervaluation
Nukta analyzes the impact of the decline in oil prices as trade tensions fuel recession fears
Pakistan faces 29% tariff rate as Trump declares national emergency
While the world races toward a cashless future, Pakistan is still printing billions worth of currency every year
