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Nepal’s Unfinished Economic Reckoning
On September 8, more than 19 young Nepalis were killed during confrontations with security forces at the gates of the parliament in Kathmandu. What began as spontaneous protests triggered by a social media ban—but rooted in deep frustration over corruption…
پاکستان کے اقتصادی رجحان کا جائزۂ نو: کیا اُڑان پاکستان قرضہ جات اور انحصارکی گردش سے باہر نکل پائےگا؟
دنیا میں بین الاقوامی مالیاتی فنڈ (آئی ایم ایف) کے سب سے بڑےقرضے حاصل کرنے والےممالک میں سے ایک ہونے کے باوجود پاکستان کی معیشت بڑھتی ہوئی غربت، افراطِ زر اور بے روزگاری کے ساتھ مسلسل ڈگمگاہٹ کا شکار ہے۔سمبر…
Can South Asia Capitalize on Global Supply Chain Restructuring?
President Donald Trump’s efforts to reshape international trade are only the latest in a long list of recent disruptions that have shaken the global economy. From the COVID-19 pandemic to heightened geopolitical competition, the weaponization of economic policies, and declining…
Reassessing Pakistan’s Economic Trajectory: Can Uraan Pakistan Break the Cycle of Debt and Dependency?
Despite being one of the world's largest recipients of International Monetary Fund (IMF) loans, Pakistan’s economy continues to falter, with rising poverty, inflation, and unemployment. In December 2024, Pakistan launched the Uraan Pakistan 5-Year Transformation Plan, a bold attempt to…
Adjusting Pakistan’s Tech Sector Priorities
Editor’s Note: This piece originally appeared on The Diplomat and has been republished with permission from the editors. In a series of statements, top government officials have predicted optimistic figures for Pakistan’s future information technology (IT) exports. The former minister…
Building a Case for Small Modular Reactors in Pakistan
In recent years, Pakistan has grappled with soaring inflation, environmental disasters, and the risk of loan default. Pakistan relies heavily on imported fuel and, with a faltering economy, has been unable to pay power producers, driving the circular debt. Energy shortages contribute to the economic crisis…