Daily The Patriot

Editorial

Questions about a war few are willing to challenge

Deepening Opportunity
Pakistan’s maritime sector, long regarded as an underutilized pillar of economic potential, may be on the cusp of meaningful transformation. The ongoing dredging of the Karachi Port Trust’s main channel is not merely a technical exercise it represents a s…
War on Illicit Wealth
The federal government’s decision to launch an aggressive nationwide crackdown on money laundering and hawala/hundi networks marks a critical moment in Pakistan’s long struggle to formalize its financial system and restore economic credibility. Chaired by…
From relief to reform
One of the most notable outcomes of the meeting was the decision by cabinet members, special assistants and parliamentary secretaries to donate two months’ salaries to the austerity fund announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Members of the…
Strategic planning for tomorrow
Pakistan’s energy security remains a critical pillar of economic stability, and the recent meeting of the Cabinet Committee to Monitor Petrol Prices offers an important signal of the government’s intent to maintain stability in the petroleum supply chain.…
National integration and growth
Pakistan Railways has long been more than a transport utility; it is the steel spine of the federation, binding distant regions into a single economic and social space. The latest announcements by Muhammad Hanif Abbasi therefore deserve attention not mere…
Hydropower
China Energy Engineering Corporation has emerged as one of the key contributors to Pakistan’s power sector transformation under the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Over the past decade, energy projects have formed the backbone of CPEC, addressing…
From Trade Dialogue to Strategic Cooperation
Pakistan and Qatar share longstanding diplomatic and economic ties rooted in mutual trust and cultural affinity. Over the years, cooperation between the two countries has evolved from traditional labor and remittance connections into broader economic enga…
A strategic imperative for Pakistan
Agriculture remains the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, employing a significant portion of the workforce and contributing substantially to national food security and exports. Yet despite its importance, the country’s research ecosystem has long struggled …
Building the Digital Nation
Pakistan stands at an important moment in its technological journey. The launch of the spectrum auction for Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS), including 5G, signals a significant policy move aimed at strengthening digital connectivity and acceleratin…
Stability in Supply, Vigilance in Policy
Recent geopolitical developments in the region have triggered significant fluctuations in international oil prices. For an energy-import dependent country like Pakistan, such volatility carries immediate economic implications. Rising oil prices can increa…
Strengthening preparedness before the storm
Pakistan once again finds itself at the mercy of an active weather system as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasts heavy rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms across the upper parts of the country from March 9 to 12. While seasonal weathe…

Deepening Opportunity

Is BYC a Recruitment Hub for the BLA?

Sohail Afridi reviews youth programmes, stresses skills and startup grants

Deepening Opportunity
Pakistan’s maritime sector, long regarded as an underutilized pillar of economic potential, may be on the cusp of meaningful transformation. The ongoing dredging of the Karachi Port Trust’s main channel is not merely a technical exercise it represents a s…
War on Illicit Wealth
The federal government’s decision to launch an aggressive nationwide crackdown on money laundering and hawala/hundi networks marks a critical moment in Pakistan’s long struggle to formalize its financial system and restore economic credibility. Chaired by…
From relief to reform
One of the most notable outcomes of the meeting was the decision by cabinet members, special assistants and parliamentary secretaries to donate two months’ salaries to the austerity fund announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Members of the…
Strategic planning for tomorrow
Pakistan’s energy security remains a critical pillar of economic stability, and the recent meeting of the Cabinet Committee to Monitor Petrol Prices offers an important signal of the government’s intent to maintain stability in the petroleum supply chain.…
National integration and growth
Pakistan Railways has long been more than a transport utility; it is the steel spine of the federation, binding distant regions into a single economic and social space. The latest announcements by Muhammad Hanif Abbasi therefore deserve attention not mere…
Hydropower
China Energy Engineering Corporation has emerged as one of the key contributors to Pakistan’s power sector transformation under the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Over the past decade, energy projects have formed the backbone of CPEC, addressing…
From Trade Dialogue to Strategic Cooperation
Pakistan and Qatar share longstanding diplomatic and economic ties rooted in mutual trust and cultural affinity. Over the years, cooperation between the two countries has evolved from traditional labor and remittance connections into broader economic enga…
A strategic imperative for Pakistan
Agriculture remains the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, employing a significant portion of the workforce and contributing substantially to national food security and exports. Yet despite its importance, the country’s research ecosystem has long struggled …
Building the Digital Nation
Pakistan stands at an important moment in its technological journey. The launch of the spectrum auction for Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS), including 5G, signals a significant policy move aimed at strengthening digital connectivity and acceleratin…
Stability in Supply, Vigilance in Policy
Recent geopolitical developments in the region have triggered significant fluctuations in international oil prices. For an energy-import dependent country like Pakistan, such volatility carries immediate economic implications. Rising oil prices can increa…

Deepening Opportunity

Is BYC a Recruitment Hub for the BLA?

Sohail Afridi reviews youth programmes, stresses skills and startup grants

At the Daily Patriot, our mission is not just to report the facts, but to ignite national discourse, empower voices often unheard, and uphold the integrity of journalism. In an era of noise, we stand firm in our commitment to truth, transparency, and the trust of the people

Salman Khan Niazi

Chairman, Daily The Patriot