Economic Security

  • Resurgence Amidst Political and Economic Instability

    Resurgence Amidst Political and Economic Instability0

    In the midst of Pakistan's political and economic unrest, the resurgence of terrorist threats presents a serious issue that demands immediate and targeted commitment in order to prevent further upheaval. Radicalization thrives in political upheavals and recessions as it can take advantage of the hole left by failing institutions and upended financial landscapes. The revivalREAD MORE
  • To What Extent is Pakistan’s Entry into COP27 Beneficial in its Favour?

    To What Extent is Pakistan’s Entry into COP27 Beneficial in its Favour?0

    Climate change is jeopardizing Pakistan's economic stability. With a population of over 200 million, Pakistan faces numerous climate-related problems like rising temperatures, severe water scarcity, recurrent flooding, and glacial melting.  For this reason, Pakistan has been actively participating in climate conferences by UN. The past year was no different where PM Shahbaz Sharif put forwardREAD MORE
  • Political Instability and the Economy

    Political Instability and the Economy0

    Pakistan’s economic woes can be attributed to its consistent political instability comprising ouster of elected governments through military coups and other means. International Relations discourse tells us that successful national economic plans have strong and upright political systems at their back. Better strategies require consistency and long-term commitment, which has not been the case withREAD MORE
  • IMF Deal – Will it provide economic stability for Pakistan?

    IMF Deal – Will it provide economic stability for Pakistan?0

    IMF’s deal will be crucial in stabilizing the deteriorating economy and lessening the financial gap. GDP has ceased to increase in Pakistan, with growth projected to be just 0.29 percent for the fiscal year ending June 30. The major causes of current financial instability are global energy crisis, recent catastrophic floods, corruption and political turmoilREAD MORE
  • IMF deal: A glimmer of hope

    IMF deal: A glimmer of hope0

    Pakistan’s concern of a default has ended, as the executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved $3 billion stand-by agreement for Pakistan. The approval allowed an immediate disbursement of $1.2 billion in order to help Pakistan stabilise its ailing economy. It can be said that there are no further default speculations or significantREAD MORE
  • Pakistan’s Foreign Debt and its Current Status

    Pakistan’s Foreign Debt and its Current Status0

    As of March 2023, Pakistan’s total foreign debt was estimated at USD 125.7, according to the US State Department figures. Despite borrowing sums of money, some countries still manage to be financially stable owing to the fact that they themselves are net creditors as well. On the other hand, if a country is unable toREAD MORE

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