Pakistan’s poverty rate is rising again amid inflation, unemployment, declining real incomes and structural weaknesses. This analysis examines the causes, consequences, government initiatives and policy solutions to Pakistan’s growing poverty and development dilemma.Read More

Pakistan–US relations are witnessing renewed convergence in counterterrorism, trade, critical minerals and defence cooperation. Yet structural constraints involving China, India and great-power competition raise a crucial question: is the latest rapprochement a durable partnership or another phase of strategic pragmatism?Read More

Pakistan's economy faces inflation, debt, weak investment, energy-sector losses and human-capital challenges. This article examines the country's economic landscape and explores fiscal, structural, governance and social reforms needed to achieve sustainable recovery and long-term growth.Read More

CPEC Phase-II offers Pakistan major opportunities in industrialization, agriculture, trade, renewable energy, and regional connectivity, but security, political instability, debt pressure, and regulatory hurdles remain key challenges.Read More

Pakistan’s long engagement with the IMF has provided repeated short-term relief during economic crises. However, fiscal weakness, inflation, energy sector inefficiencies, tax gaps, and incomplete structural reforms continue to raise questions about whether IMF programs can truly deliver long-term stability.Read More

Pakistan’s industrial sector holds significant potential for economic growth, exports, and employment. However, energy shortages, policy inconsistencies, weak regulation, low innovation, poor diversification, and skill gaps continue to restrict industrial transformation and global competitiveness.Read More

Pakistan’s agriculture sector remains central to food security, rural employment, exports, and GDP growth. However, climate change, water scarcity, soil degradation, outdated farming practices, and infrastructure gaps demand urgent reforms for a sustainable and competitive agricultural future.Read More