Data breakdowns & analysis on the economic events, policies, and systems that matter.
The budget. Privatisation. The energy crisis. These are the issues everyone's talking about but few people fully understand. Our experts break them down — the what, the why, and what it means for Pakistan's economic future.
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Why do we borrow from the IMF? The answer lies in our federal budget.
What does Pakistan's taxation system look like? Who pays, and who doesn't?
Why does Pakistan keep going to the IMF for a loan? How much do we owe friendly countries? Is there an end date to this cycle of debt?
Pakistan International Airlines, Steel Mills...the list goes on. In total, Pakistan has 113 state-owned enterprises, which annually lose $4.11 billion per…
Pakistan's government spends taxpayer money on salaries, perks and pensions for the benefit of federal employees.
What are Pakistan’s greatest security challenges? By what parameters can we assess ‘economic’ security?
How many out-of-school children are there in Pakistan? Why are we neglecting to develop our human capital, and future labour force?
Pakistan's economy, by the numbers. A new series, coming soon.
How does Pakistan’s power ecosystem work, from generation to distribution? What are the main sources of power generation in Pakistan, and how does…
What made electricity expensive in Pakistan? From generation to distribution, many factors drive up the cost of electricity.
Pakistan pays a staggering Rs. 1 trillion annually for unused power capacity. With a generation capacity of 46,000 MW but consumption between…
Pakistan’s distribution sector faces major problems like under-recoveries, and electricity theft, which makes electricity more expensive for everyone.
Pakistan faces high electricity costs, affecting both the economy and consumers. 💡Here are 8 Practical steps Pakistan can take to reduce electricity…
Did you know that electric vehicles (EVs) and household electrification could significantly cut energy costs while reducing pollution? But how can…
Did you know that 52% of Pakistan’s energy comes from fossil fuels? This dependence impacts our economy, environment, and energy security.
The Bijli Sahulat Package offers subsidized electricity rates on incremental usage of Electricity, but will Industry truly be able to take advantage of…
Meet Afia Malik, a Senior Research Economist at PIDE with over 30 years of experience in energy and economics.
Meet Kamran Kamal, the CEO of HUBCO, Pakistan’s oldest and largest Independent Power Producer (IPP), and a Harvard graduate. In this episode of our…
Meet Mujtaba Haider Khan, CEO of Reon Energy and a leader in Climate Tech, in the next episode of our Energy Series. As a climate tech and head of…
Meet Tauseef Farooqi, Chairman of NEPRA, in the 4th episode of our Energy Series. As a key leader in Pakistan's power sector, Tauseef sheds light on…
Meet Dr. Fiaz Ahmad Chaudhry, former MD of NTDC, in the 5th episode of our Energy Series. As a key figure in Pakistan’s power sector, Dr. Chaudhry…
Meet Suneel Sarfraz Munj, Co-Founder of PakWheels, in the latest episode of our Energy Series. With 22 years of experience and an MBA from LUMS…
In this episode, Shahzad Ashfaq, an expert with extensive experience in the mining sector, shares his insights on the critical role mining plays in…
In this episode, Maham Sadiq, a Global Clean Energy Expert, explores the critical dynamics of global power markets and their relevance to Pakistan.
Pakistan’s energy challenges are bigger than ever—but is real change finally coming?
Pakistan Land Records: What if 10 million plots exist — but there’s no digital proof?
5.9 Trillion Reasons Why Pakistan Needs Tax Reform — But Can Digital Fix It?
Every year, Pakistan spends over ₨1.3 trillion on subsidies for fuel, electricity, wheat, and fertilizer — that’s more than the budgets of health,…
Pakistan’s justice system is broken. There are 2.6 million pending cases — with some stuck since the 1960s. Only 4,000 judges serve 240 million people.
What if the biggest obstacle to Pakistan’s growth… is cash?
Apna Meter, Apni Reading – The Feature That Could Fix Your Electricity Bill ⚡
How Bazaar Technologies Is Digitizing Pakistan’s Retail Economy — One Kiryana Store at a Time
Fake invoices and Cash Deals? What if Pakistan’s tax problem isn’t just policy — but technology?
Pakistan’s Justice System is on trial, can tech deliver justice faster, fairer, and smarter?
Mobile Wallets. Cashless Inclusion. Financial Disruption.
Digital Pakistan is not a dream — it's a roadmap.
Power Games in Pakistan ⚡
You work hard for your money—but is your money working for you? 🤔 If you’re not investing, you’re missing out on huge financial opportunities!
The stock market has created wealth for millions, but how can you make it work for you in 2025?
Stock prices are always moving, but what really drives these changes? Stock prices don’t move randomly—there are key forces driving every market shift.
Your investment decisions shouldn’t be based on guesswork—understanding stock valuation is key to long-term success.
Your portfolio isn’t just a collection of stocks—it’s your financial future. But how do you structure it for success?
What if we told you a Pakistani stock delivered 886% returns?
What if we told you that a macro-driven approach can help you build long-term wealth?
High-risk, high-return investing—is it worth the gamble?
Pakistan's biggest challenge isn’t just funding infrastructure—it’s attracting the right investments. But what if we told you there’s a game-changer?
What does it take to dominate in business and investing? learn how to turn real estate, industry, and finance into an empire!
In every Pakistani neighborhood, trust still runs on paper.
Money didn’t always look like this. From wheat-for-milk barter, to gold coins, to paper backed by gold, to the modern fiat system — every era solved one…
The best way to buy Bitcoin today depends on the market you live in. In this episode of Pakistan and counting, we explain exactly how users bet on the…
Bitcoin introduced a new system of digital money — but it could only store and transfer value.
149 people bought the same apartment in just 2 minutes. That’s how fast the world is changing through tokenisation.
Blockchain is changing how we think about trust, money, and ownership.
Web3 is changing the way we create, watch and own content.
In this episode of our Blockchain Series, we sit down with Daniel Ahmed, Co-Founder of Fasset, to break down one of the biggest shifts in global finance:…
Abdul Rafay Gadit, co-founder of Zignaly and ZIGChain, joins us today to explain how blockchain works, why tokenization is the future, and how…
We spent a full day on the ground at Binance Blockchain Week meeting founders, creators, and institutions who are building the next generation of Web3…
Agriculture is 23% of Pakistan’s GDP and employs over 28 million people.
Agriculture makes up 23% of Pakistan’s GDP and employs over 28 million people.
Pakistan is the 5th most water-stressed country in the world — and agriculture is at the heart of the problem.
Pakistan gives billions in subsidies and tax breaks to agriculture — but what’s the return?
AI is changing farming across the world — from chatbots in India to smart tractors in the U.S.
Pakistan’s farms feed millions, but the system is broken. 🚨
Agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan's economy, yet it faces challenges like low yields and inefficient practices.
Agriculture contributes 20% of Pakistan’s GDP and employs 40% of the workforce—yet so much of its potential remains untapped.
What if small farmers could pay for solar pumps, water systems, and farming inputs — not with cash, but with their goats and livestock?
Can Pakistan’s smallholder farmers leap into the future — without cash, and without delay?
Doing business in Pakistan? You’re not just competing—you’re surviving a tax maze.
Ranked 114 out of 125 on primary school completion.
Salaried Class Income Tax paid in full — Rs. 558 billion last year.
This week on Pakistan & Counting, we look at what a Rs600 fuel decision really means.
The Middle East conflict has triggered a global energy shock — and Pakistan is already feeling the impact.
This week in Pakistan’s economy: PSX crosses 500,000 investors for the first time — participation hits a historic milestone.
This week on Pakistan & Counting’s News Interpreter, the stories moving the economy.
Welcome to Pakistan & Counting’s Weekly News Interpreter.
Kya expect karein iss baar ke federal budget se — subsidies, salaries, ya squeeze?
Pakistan’s economy is volatile — but that doesn’t mean your investments have to be.
Junaid Iqbal goes LIVE to simplify investing in Pakistan once and for all.
Pakistan produces more research than most people realise. We take the data and findings being produced by leading organisations and turn them into compelling narratives that reach the right audience.
Fiscal federalism can sound like a technical subject — but it decides who controls Pakistan's money.
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The World Bank's latest report on strengthening fiscal federalism in Pakistan looks at one of the most important questions in Pakistan's public finance.
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Countries around the world invest heavily in education because it builds human capital, raises productivity, fuels technology, and drives long-term…
Pakistan’s homes are becoming workplaces — from livestock and tailoring to tuition and online freelancing.
Gallup Pakistan data shows that 65% of Pakistanis marry within the family, and nearly three-quarters of those are first-cousin marriages.
Pakistan’s media landscape is undergoing a major shift.
According to Gallup Pakistan, nearly 374 million rupees circulate in street begging every day.
According to Gallup Pakistan, over 60% of domestic flights are delayed, and nearly 1 in 4 gets canceled. But why is this happening?
Every year, over 130,000 Pakistanis lose their lives to smoking.
Only 13.6% of Pakistani households live on rent.
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