India, Jan. 2 -- Islamabad [Pakistan], January 2 (ANI) Small traders across Pakistan have declared 2025 one of the most disastrous years for Pakistan's economy, citing collapsing businesses, shrinking investment and worsening unemployment, according to a report issued by the All Karachi Traders Alliance (AKTA). The assessment paints a bleak picture of an economy trapped in stagnation amid political instability and policy paralysis, as reported by The Express Tribune.

According to The Express Tribune, the report states that commercial activity remained below 60 per cent throughout the year, with widespread shutdowns of small and medium enterprises across the country. Describing 2025 as a "year of closures," AKTA President Atiq Mir said th...