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Pakistan · PAK · South Asia

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Risk Score

High 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)

Low9h ago

Field Marshal Munir to visit Tehran to continue peace effort

Field Marshal Munir will visit Tehran to continue peace efforts.

High19h ago

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

Stricter US sanctions threaten severe economic strain for Iran, which is keeping Hormuz traffic in check.

Informational1d ago

Trump North Korea gamble: Kim Jong Un matters again

President Trump's gamble regarding North Korea has made Kim Jong Un relevant again for the US president.

High1d ago

Trump welcomes Makkah Agreement but imposes severe economic sanctions

Donald Trump welcomes the Makkah Agreement but simultaneously imposes severe economic sanctions.

Informational1d ago

Trump heads into midterms short on foreign policy wins

President Trump enters the midterm elections with a lack of significant foreign policy achievements.

Medium18h ago

Iran threatens US Navy in Hormuz as Pakistan chief visits

Iran threatens the US Navy in the Strait of Hormuz during a visit by Pakistan's chief.

Medium1d ago

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan Form New Alliance

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan are establishing a new alliance. This development could significantly alter the geopolitical balance of power in the Middle East and South Asia.

Informational1d ago

Manish Tewari discusses Pakistan's alliances and quagmire

Manish Tewari discusses Pakistan's complex situation regarding its alliances and the resulting quagmire.

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 potentially use water as a weapon amid the Indus Water Treaty row.

Headlines (8)

Times Now13h ago

Hit During Operation Sindoor, Terror Outfit JeM's Base in Pakistan's Bahawalpur Operational Again

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Livemint13h ago

Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar, Ian Chappell & Co urge Pakistan PM to ensure Imran Khan’s medical care; ‘Basic decency…’

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Times of India14h ago

Pakistan: Security official killed by unidentified gunmen; 5 cops injured in separate grenade blast

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The Hindu14h ago

Top news of the day: August 23, 2026

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Moneycontrol14h ago

Pakistan rebuilds Jaish-e-Mohammed HQ at Bahawalpur destroyed by India in Operation Sindoor: Report

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bignewsnetwork13h ago

Rights body questions basis of putting scribe covering PoJK protests on Pakistan terror watchlist

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dynamitenews13h ago

Asim Munir Heads to Tehran: Pakistan’s Secret Diplomatic Push Amid US-Iran Deadlock

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newshd2413h ago

Pakistan’s deaf squash player Sana Bahadur wins another title in Australia

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