The Future of US-Pakistan Relations
Pragmatic ties focus on trade access, counterterrorism and human development, alongside frank disagreements.
Pragmatic ties focus on trade access, counterterrorism and human development, alongside frank disagreements.
Agriculture, energy and public health absorb shocks; adaptation and green investment are macro priorities.
Influence persists in foreign and security policy; stronger civilian capacity is essential for balance.
Energy imports, labor mobility and food exports shape ties with Gulf economies and beyond.
Pakistan’s political landscape is shifting as youth, digital campaigns and governance reforms redefine competition.
Citizen portals, biometrics and online tax/property systems reduce friction and raise transparency.
Pragmatic balancing defines relations with China, the United States, the Middle East and neighbors in 2025.
Pakistan remains a top UN peacekeeper contributor, enhancing reputation and professional experience.
Stabilization programs improve fiscal discipline but raise short‑term prices; the exit path relies on exports and productivity.
With one of the world’s largest youth cohorts, turnout, activism and digital media shape agendas.