Shehbaz Sharif

Prime Minister — Pakistan

Country momentum 0 — Quarterly momentum: the Bureau's read on the country's trajectory over the last quarter, from −10 (deteriorating fast) to +10 (accelerating).

• The $7bn IMF EFF (May 2025) stabilized the rupee; the Mecca defense pact with Saudi Arabia (Sept 2025).
• ADB sees 3.7% for FY26; the IMF cut FY27 to 3.5% (inflation 8.4%).
• Imran Khan in jail; the PTI crushed; journalists abducted; military courts for civilians.
• The Saudi defense pact; China (CPEC); the 19% US tariff deal; IMF program anchor.