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Browse additional economic indicators and data sets, selected by Global Finance editors, to learn more about Pakistan economic outlook, debt to GDP ratio, international trade performance and population trends. Rankings of Pakistan best banks and safest banks are also available.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Pakistan: Political Rookie Steps Up As Finance Minister

Muhammad Aurangzeb, a veteran banker with no previous experience in a political role, has been tasked with the navigating Pakistan...

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Pakistan: Post-Pandemic Bump

Despite Covid-19 setbacks, Pakistan is reestablishing GDP growth.

News

Pakistan’s New PM Faces Constraints

Imran Khan, ousted by a parliamentary no-confidence vote, is replaced as Pakistan's Prime Minister by Shehbaz Sharif.

News

Islamabad Scrambles To Plug Gaps

Pakistan scrambles to pay its debts.

News

UAE Extends Financial Lifeline To Pakistan

Debt-ridden Pakistan gets a lifeline.

Features

Cities With Highest Cost Of Living 2018

A comparison of food, clothes, shelter, transportation, and entertainment costs of the world's cities.

News

An Economic Sticky Wicket For Pakistan’s New PM

Pakistan's new prime minister faces high debt and a currency crisis.

Data

Corporate Tax Rates by Country

Taxes paid by corporations can be measured in a number of ways, including the marginal corporate tax rate and the total taxes paid as a percentage of profits.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

ANNUAL SURVEY: WORLD’S BEST BANKS 2014

In our 21st annual survey, Global Finance identifies the best banks in 150 countries and eight regions. The winners are not always the biggest banks, but rather, the best—those with the qualities that corporations should look for when choosing a bank.

Banking

BEST BANKS 2014: ASIA-PACIFIC

Developing Asia will grow by 6.2% this year and 6.5% next, according to Asian Development Bank estimates, up slightly from 6.1% in 2013. Despite the uptick in overall growth, banks around the region continue to face challenging landscapes.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Middle East Thrives Amid Political Flux

The economies of the Middle East continue to prosper despite ongoing instability. In some cases, that instability is creating the greatest opportunities. However, any prospects for investing do come with a unique set of risks.