By Moaaz Manzoor ISLAMABAD– Pakistan’s economic momentum has so far remained subdued during the ongoing financial year 2024-25, with GDP growth stagnating at 1.5% in the first half, held back by weaker agricultural output, continued LSM contraction, and structural inefficiencies. Persistent tight monetary policy and limited private sector investment continue to hinder a broad-based recovery. ...
By Moaaz Manzoor ISLAMABAD — Geopolitical tensions, especially the fear of regional conflict, have shaken investor confidence, highlighting the urgent need for trade diversification, reports WealthPK. Rising geopolitical tensions and fears of a regional military escalation have sent shockwaves through Pakistan’s capital market, prompting steep declines in investor confidence and significant market sell-offs. As uncertainty ...
By Moaaz Manzoor ISLAMABAD– Pakistan’s economic momentum has so far remained subdued during the ongoing financial year 2024-25, with GDP growth stagnating at 1.5% in the first half, held back by weaker agricultural output, continued LSM contraction, and structural inefficiencies. Persistent tight monetary policy and limited private sector investment continue to hinder a broad-based recovery. ...
By Moaaz ManzoorISLAMABAD– Amid a temporary 90-day pause on steep US tariffs, Pakistan’s key labor-intensive industries, particularly textiles and leather, face renewed pressure as the threat of a 29% cumulative duty looms. Experts warn that if Pakistan fails to leverage this diplomatic window, the potential fallout could undercut job creation in sectors that underpin Pakistan’s ...
By Moaaz Manzoor ISLAMABAD– Selling pressure deepens at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), as renewed fears over the global tariff wars and recession risks continue to rattle investor sentiment, validating earlier warnings of a bearish trend despite temporary market recoveries. This ongoing wave of market anxiety comes a day after a brief recovery, which has ...
