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Pakistan

Pakistan ยท PAK ยท South Asia

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Risk Score

Highโ†’ Stable

Risk Factors

Active conflict (structural)
No recent events in pipeline

Overview

Pakistan is a nuclear-armed South Asian nation with a large population, facing persistent economic challenges, political instability, and security concerns. Its economy is largely agricultural and textile-based, with significant remittances, but struggles with high debt, inflation, and energy shortages.

Leadership

Asif Ali Zardari

President

GOVERNMENT: Federal parliamentary republic

Shehbaz Sharif

Muhammad Ishaq Dar

Muhammad Aurangzeb

Economy

GDP

$380.0B

GDP per Capita

$1.5K

GDP Growth

+3.0%

Inflation

15.0%

Unemployment

8.0%

AgricultureTextilesServicesManufacturingRemittances

Trade

Key Exports

Textiles (cotton, apparel)RiceLeather goodsSports goodsSurgical instruments

Key Imports

Petroleum and productsMachinery and transport equipmentChemicalsFood itemsIron and steel

Top Partners

ChinaUnited StatesUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomGermany

Recent Events (10)

Low8h ago

Field Marshal Munir to visit Tehran for peace effort

Field Marshal Munir will visit Tehran to continue peace efforts.

High18h ago

Stricter US sanctions threaten Iran's economy as Hormuz traffic is checked

Stricter US sanctions threaten severe economic strain for Iran as it keeps Hormuz traffic in check.

Informational1d ago

Trump North Korea gamble: Kim Jong Un matters again

President Trump's gamble regarding North Korea means Kim Jong Un matters again for the US president.

High1d ago

Trump welcomes Makkah Agreement but imposes severe economic sanctions

Trump welcomes the Makkah Agreement but imposes severe economic sanctions.

Informational1d ago

Trump heads into midterms short on foreign policy wins

President Trump heads into the midterm elections with few foreign policy wins to show.

Medium17h ago

Iran threatens US Navy in Hormuz as Pakistan chief visits

Iran threatens the US Navy in the Strait of Hormuz while the Pakistan chief is visiting.

High1d ago

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan Form New Alliance

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have announced the formation of a new alliance. This development is expected to significantly alter the balance of power in the Middle East and South Asia.

Informational1d ago

Pakistan and its quagmire of alliances

An analysis discusses Pakistan and its complex quagmire of alliances.

Informational1d ago

Pakistan alliance addiction raises questions over loyalty

Pakistan's addiction to alliances raises questions regarding its loyalty and long-term economic strategy.

Informational1d ago

India could use water as weapon: Pakistan minister warns

A Pakistan minister warns that India could use water as a weapon amid a dispute over the Indus Water Treaty.