Daily Economic Update - 23rd-25th October 2021

By Shahid Sattar | Sarah Javaid Pakistan’s implicit export strategy isn’t goods – it’s people. And the strategy continues. In a recent statement, the finance minister announced plans to train one million youth annually, priming them for jobs in Gulf economies, especially Saudi Arabia. The rationale? Pakistan’s skilled workers will power “Saudi Arabia’s transformation”, while […]

By Shahid Sattar | Sarah Javaid In the aftermath of World War II, a new world order emerged through the formation of institutions like the UN, IMF, World Bank, and WTO – established to promote stability and cooperation, allowing major powers to coexist within a rules-based global system. But in 2025, that post-war order is […]

By Shahid Sattar | Sarah Javaid Pakistan’s trade deficit has widened by 16% to USD 14.1 billion in the first seven months of FY 2025, compared to USD 12.2 billion during the same period last year (SPLY). On average, the monthly deficit has been increasing by 3%, currently averaging USD 2 billion per month. If […]