How Pakistan stabilised its way into poverty in 21 graphs (opens original article in a new tab)

Pakistan's economic survey reveals reduced inflation but increased poverty, with fiscal stability achieved through primary surpluses, though underlying structural issues persist.

• Pakistan's Economic Survey shows inflation decreased but poverty increased by 7 percentage points.
• The country achieved primary surpluses in FY2024 and FY2025, indicating fiscal stability.
• Despite stabilisation, key issues like tax system inefficiencies and exchange rate management remain unresolved.