Exports
Pakistan targets US public-sector technology market to boost tech exports significantly
Pakistan has trained 74 Pakistani technology companies under a pilot program to help them compete for contracts in the US SLED market, which covers software, cybersecurity, cloud services, artificial intelligence, and other digital technologies by around 90,000 government agencies and educational institutions across the US.
July 1, 2026
Pakistan's current account balance swings to $459M surplus in May
The rebound was largely driven by stronger secondary income inflows, led by workers’ remittances, which rose to $4.25 billion in May from $3.54 billion a month earlier.
June 17, 2026
Iran running out of oil storage space: Here's why it can't just turn off its wells
With the Hormuz blockade tightening around Iran's exports, storage tanks are filling fast. According to Kepler data, Iran could run out of storage space in as little as 12 to 22 days.
April 30, 2026
Mired in economic trouble, Bangladesh pins hopes on election boost
In the 18 months since the collapse of Sheikh Hasina's government, Bangladesh has endured political turmoil but also biting economic pain -- with many hoping for a rebound under new leadership after elections on Feb. 12.
February 1, 2026