WEF highlights four key risks to Pakistan’s economy

ISLAMABAD: The Global Risks Report 2025 released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) highlights four key risks being faced by Pakistan revolving around economic vulnerabilities, climate-driven disasters, political instability and technological disruptions.

The report warns that inflation, currency depreciation and rising debt obligations could significantly weaken Pakistan’s economic position, impacting investment confidence and growth prospects. However, the country has shown remarkable resilience in the last few years and has managed its economic challenges gracefully. Additionally, the country remains one of the most climate-vulnerable nations, facing recurring floods, heatwaves and water shortages, which threaten food security, infrastructure stability and livelihoods. The Global Risks Report 2025, published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Wednesday, highlights a satisfactory outlook for Pakistan as part of its annual global risk assessment. The report is based on insights from over 900 experts worldwide, and 11,000 experts as part of the Executive Opinion Survey globally. Mishal Pakistan carried out an extensive Executive Opinion Survey (EOS) from February to June 2024 in Pakistan, capturing the voice of the Business Leaders in the country.