Fitch Warns Political Instability to Heighten Credit Risks in Asia-Pacific Emerging Markets in 2026
Fitch Ratings flags political instability as a key credit risk for Asia-Pacific emerging market sovereigns in 2026, citing social unrest, fiscal pressures, and investor concerns across Indonesia, Nepal, Philippines, Maldives, and Mongolia.
Rethinking the Criticism: Why Banks Prefer Government Lending Amid Pakistan’s Economic Realities
Furqan Ali critiques the widespread perception of opportunism in Pakistan’s banking sector, arguing that reliance on government lending is a calculated response to deeper structural flaws. He urges for major public finance and economic reforms to enable a more balanced credit environment.