'an independent, non-partisan, not for profit organization'

Pakistan’s economy has a story.

We put almost 75 years of it in one place.

From 1950 to 2026, explore the numbers behind Pakistan’s GDP, inflation, debt, trade, energy and more, with every chart traceable to its source.

𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆.

Pakistan's public debt has climbed to Rs.86.7 trillion in FY26, up 7.7% in a single year, with every external debt vulnerability indicator moving in the wrong direction. The FY29 target of a 60% debt-to-GDP ratio demands higher exports, stronger remittances, and cheaper financing, none of which are guaranteed. Without a decisive course correction, another IMF program isn't a possibility. It's the default outcome. ...
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 ➔ Our Vision

Economic Policy & Business Development Think Tank’s vision is to provide strategic advice and thought leadership to policy makers in shaping a dynamic, inclusive and forward looking economic policy ecosystem that unleashes the full potential of private enterprise, drives sustainable GDP growth and ensures equitable prosperity throughout the economy

 ➔ Our Mission

  • Advocacy for evidence-based, market-friendly economic policies that catalyze industrial growth, job creation, and export competitiveness
  • Champion private sector-led development by identifying and promoting reforms that incentivize innovation, investment, and fair competition
  • Foster informed dialogue between policymakers and business leaders to align national economic priorities with global opportunities
  • Promote inclusive growth by ensuring that policy outcomes support social mobility, reduce inequality, and enable Pakistan’s youth to thrive in a modern, industrial economy

 ➔ Our Objectives

 

  • Policy Reform Advocacy: Develop evidence-based policy recommendations across critical economic domains including taxation, trade, energy, industrial policy, and regulatory governance
  • Sectoral Development Strategy: Provide sector-specific analysis and actionable roadmaps for competitiveness enhancement across Pakistan’s key economic sectors            
  • Ease of Doing Business Improvement: Identify and advocate for removal of regulatory barriers, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and administrative obstacles that constrain private sector activity

EPBD team comprises distinguished business leaders, prominent economists, esteemed academics, and experienced policy experts from across Pakistan

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