Pakistan’s Gwadar Airport: A Grand Infrastructure Without Flights—What Went Wrong?
![A plane at the new Gwadar Airport in Gwadar, Pakistan, on September 21, 2024. [Image: Tournée du Pakistan/Google Images].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SAT-Web-Banners-73-1024x1024.webp)
Why has Pakistan’s Gwadar Airport failed to take off, and what does this tell us about the country’s broader developmental challenges?
Pakistan’s Deputy PM Ishaq Dar Predicts G20 Membership by 2030
![Deputy PM Ishaq Dar affirms Pakistan's economic growth, aims for G20 by 2030, and highlights CCP's role in fair competition. [Image via Profit]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/dar-1392x842-1-1024x842.webp)
Deputy PM Ishaq Dar affirms Pakistan’s economic growth, aims for G20 by 2030, and highlights CCP’s role in fair competition.
Imran Khan’s Call For Overseas Pakistanis To Halt Remittances Backfires
![Overseas Pakistanis defy Imran Khan’s call to halt remittances, sending record $3bn in January to support families. [Image via AP/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/AP22139439159975-1739362646.webp)
Overseas Pakistanis defy Imran Khan’s call to halt remittances, sending record $3bn in January to support families.
Optimism For Pakistan’s Economy As Fitch Predicts FY25 Recovery
![Fitch predicts Pakistan's positive economic trend in 2025, fueled by structural reforms, growth, and stability. [Image via The Express Tribune]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sidra1738917124-0.webp)
Fitch predicts Pakistan’s positive economic trend in 2025, fueled by structural reforms, growth, and stability.
Pakistan’s Economic Surge: Record Remittances, Panda Bond, and Key Investments
![Despite political instability and the Al-Qadir case, Pakistan's economic growth rises with higher remittances and investments. [Image via Policy East]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pak-economy-1-1024x475.webp)
Despite political instability and the Al-Qadir case, Pakistan’s economic growth rises with higher remittances and investments.
Overseas Pakistanis Rally in Antwerp Following European Demonstrations
![Pakistanis in Antwerp rally to boost remittances, foster ties, and support Pakistan's economy through global initiatives. [Image via Samaa]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pak-army-rally.webp)
Pakistanis in Antwerp rally to boost remittances, foster ties, and support Pakistan’s economy through global initiatives.
Aurangzeb Assures Pakistan won’t Risk External Pressures in Growth Pursuit
![Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb discusses economic stability, growth projections, and reforms amid challenges in Pakistan. [Image via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1269319_6077012_Aurangzeb_New_updates.webp)
Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb discusses economic stability, growth projections, and reforms amid challenges in Pakistan.
Pakistan Records 10-Year-High Current Account Surplus
![Pakistan records $729M current account surplus in Nov, the highest in 10 years, driven by reduced deficits and strong remittances [Image via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/580072_1110544_updates.webp)
Pakistan records $729M current account surplus in Nov, the highest in 10 years, driven by reduced deficits and strong remittances
Pakistan’s Remittances Surge Amid Illegal Dollar Trade Crackdown
![Pakistan's remittances surge 34% amid a crackdown on illegal dollar trade, boosting reserves to a 2-year high. [Representational Image via Propakistani]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Pakistans-foreign-exchange-reserves-e1734335931440.webp)
Pakistan’s remittances surge 34% amid a crackdown on illegal dollar trade, boosting reserves to a 2-year high.