South Asia Times

Economy & Trade

Examining how the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is transforming Pakistan from an infrastructure-dependent economy into a regional hub for modern manufacturing, industrialization, and blue-economy growth through strategic Chinese partnerships.

CPEC 2.0 and Pakistan’s Journey Toward Industrialization and Maritime Growth

SAT Commentary January 30, 2026

The EU–India FTA reveals a deep structural asymmetry, exposing Indian industry to European dominance while reinforcing dependency through tariffs, CBAM, and non-tariff barriers.

The Asymmetry at the Heart of the EU–India FTA

SAT Commentary January 28, 2026

EU–Pakistan Business Forum 2026 signals a shift from GSP+ trade reliance to an investment-led, sustainable partnership under EU Global Gateway.

EU–Pakistan Business Forum 2026

SAT Commentary January 20, 2026

Afghanistan’s post-2021 economy has shifted toward informality, coercive revenue, and regional trade, shaped by isolation, sanctions, and political risk.

Afghanistan’s Post-2021 Economic Model

SAT Editorial Desk January 20, 2026

Pakistan’s IT sector and Digital Nation Act 2025 offer a scalable path to break the current account deficit and escape chronic economic volatility.

Pakistan’s Digital Escape Route

SAT Commentary January 2, 2026

Afghanistan’s Trade Boycott: Strategic Miscalculation With Fiscal Consequences

Afghanistan’s Trade Boycott: Strategic Miscalculation With Fiscal Consequences

Semavia Ishtiaq December 11, 2025

Why Kabul’s Trade Boycott Hurts Itself More Than Pakistan

Why Kabul’s Trade Boycott Hurts Itself More Than Pakistan

Haleema Khalid November 12, 2025

The End of Dollar Dominance: How Gold is Rewriting the Rules of Global Finance

The End of Dollar Dominance: How Gold is Rewriting the Rules of Global Finance

Prof. (Dr.) Akhilesh Chandra Prabhakar November 10, 2025

India’s Deepening Socioeconomic Crisis: Inequality, Unemployment, and the Erosion of Livelihoods

India’s Deepening Socioeconomic Crisis: Inequality, Unemployment, and the Erosion of Livelihoods

Prof. (Dr.) Akhilesh Chandra Prabhakar October 13, 2025