Sajid Amin
Sajid Amin is an economist and the deputy executive director (res) at the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) in Pakistan. He has been involved in analyzing the economic impacts of international trade relations, particularly in the context of the tariffs recently imposed by the US on Pakistani goods. Amin highlights the potential negative immediate effects of these tariffs on Pakistan's economy and discusses the complexities of offsetting these impacts while maintaining competitiveness in global markets.
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Economist Sajid Amin argues that the budget is all about fiscal stabilisation and revenue generation and lacks in long-term growth reform vision.
Analysis: An IMF-mandated balancing act - Newspaper
Pakistan· 2025-06-11
Sajid Amin noted that the budget is exactly what one can expect under the IMF programme.
‘Short of structural, bold reforms’: Finance experts unpack 2025-26 budget - PrismPakistan· 2025-06-10
Sajid Amin noted that the immediate impact will be negative, considering the US is the country’s largest trading partner.
Challenges crop up as US imposes tariff on Pakistan - BusinessPakistan· 2025-04-04
Sajid Amin noted that immediate impact will be negative, considering the US is the country’s largest trading partner.
Economists see hurdles and opportunities for Pakistan as US imposes 29pc tariff on country - BusinessPakistan· 2025-04-03
