Hasanatsyed Dr.

𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀: 𝗔 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 Due to current Global Conflict, Exports to GCC countries may fall by $1.5–2 billion, while rising energy prices could increase the import bill by $4.5 billion in the short run. In the long run, Pakistan’s total energy imports may exceed $30 billion, putting serious pressure on the external sector. With higher freight costs, disrupted trade routes, and declining exports, Pakistan’s trade deficit could cross $40 billion, raising the risk of a Balance of Payments crisis if timely measures are not taken. @PIDEpk 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘄𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 by Dr. Syed Hasanat Shah (@Hasanatsyed1) (Professor of Economics, PIDE) and Wajid Islam (@wajidislam01) (Research Economist, PIDE) highlights the urgent need to prepare for external shocks and build economic resilience. Read more: pide.org.pk/research/the-m… @nadeemjavaid75, @betterpakistan #PIDE #PakistanEconomy #MiddleEastCrisis #Trade #EnergyCrisis

𝐓𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐱𝐞𝐝: 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐈𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐰 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲? Pakistan’s vast shadow economy continues to drain revenues and weaken fiscal capacity. Bringing undocumented activity into the tax net is key to broadening the base, improving transparency, and funding public goods. In his op-ed, Dr. Syed Hasanat Shah (@Hasanatsyed1) (Professor of Economics, @PIDEpk) underscores the urgent need to integrate informal sectors into the documented economy for sustainable growth. Read more: brecorder.com/news/40408118/… @nadeemjavaid75, @betterpakistan, @PlanComPakistan, @Financegovpk, @FBRSpokesperson, @Kalhorozulfiqar, @ShujaatSohal #ShadowEconomy #TaxReform #PakistanEconomy #FiscalPolicy #PIDE