Innovation is recognized as an important catalyst for growth and competitiveness in the global economy, yet its specific impact on firm performance remains inadequately explored, particularly across different sectors in the context of developing…
Pakistan and China have a deep bilateral partnership based on trust, diplomacy, and shared interests. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) are the main pillars of their economic cooperation. However,…
A persistent problem faced by Pakistan has been the balance of payments deficit. The merchandise exports have been considerably lower than the merchandise imports. Pakistan has not been able to move up the quality ladder which is why the exports…
Pakistan is once again grappling with a severe economic crisis marked by a persistent balance of payments deficit, stagnant growth, inflation, rising unemployment, and deepening poverty. At the heart of this crisis lies a chronic export shortfall.…
In recent years, the debate surrounding free trade versus protectionism has intensified, particularly as industrialized countries face increasing competition from emerging economies. This argument is of particular importance to Pakistan which faces…
Increased market access through trade liberalization can affect the markups, prices, and marginal costs of exporters. Understanding these dynamics is critical for firms and policymakers, particularly as they formulate export strategies. We examine…
This report explores the potential impact of a future Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Pakistan and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on services trade. It highlights the growing importance of services in global trade and examines Pakistan’s…
This study examines the self-selection and the learning-by-exporting hypotheses to determine the direction of causality between firm’s productivity and its export status for the textile manufacturers in Punjab, Pakistan. Using disaggregated product…
Pakistan has not been able to significantly increase exports or diversify its export base towards higher value-added products which has both contributed to its perpetual balance of payments problems and impeded growth. To address this, it is crucial…
Freelancers in Pakistan earned around $400 million in both FY21 and FY22, accounting for about 15% of the $2.6 Billion in ICT exports. To learn more about the landscape of freelancing in Pakistan, we scraped the data on Pakistan-based freelancers…