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From access to opportunity

From access to opportunity
The path outlined is both pragmatic and necessary. Expanding women’s participation in the digital economy is not merely a social initiative; it is a strategic imperative for national growth. As Pakistan advances its digital agenda, the success of these ef…
Economic diplomacy in action
Pakistan’s renewed push to deepen engagement with global financial institutions, as reflected in Federal Minister Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh’s recent visit to London, signals a pragmatic shift toward outward-looking economic diplomacy. At a time when emerging ma…
A fine line between progress and pressure
The announcement of a 1,000-acre public park at the foothills of the Margalla Hills marks an ambitious step in reshaping the urban landscape of Islamabad. At a time when rapid urbanization continues to strain public spaces, such a project signals a long-o…
A strategic opening
The emphasis on transforming diplomatic goodwill into tangible economic outcomes is both timely and necessary. For years, Pakistan’s trade outreach has remained limited in scope, often constrained by geography and perception. The renewed focus on Africa, …
Balancing relief and reality
The government’s stated focus on safeguarding the “common man” carries both political and economic weight. Fuel pricing has a cascading effect across sectors, from agriculture to industry, making it central to overall economic stability. Any relief in thi…
Quality over quantity
Pakistan’s development trajectory has long been constrained by structural weaknesses, among which gaps in education stand out prominently. While infrastructure, industry, and investment frequently dominate policy discourse, it is the human capital base th…
Fuel stability achieved, but at what cost?
By any measure, the recent global oil crisis posed one of the most severe external shocks to Pakistan’s fragile economy in recent years. With nearly 80 percent of its energy needs met through imports, the country remains acutely vulnerable to disruptions …
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…
When minutes matter
Pakistan is consistently ranked among the most climate-vulnerable nations in the world, facing a growing frequency of extreme weather events from devastating floods to glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in its northern regions. These disasters are no lo…
From fields to policy
The directive to begin procurement without delay is particularly significant. Delays in past procurement cycles have often left farmers vulnerable to middlemen, forcing distress sales at below-support prices. By prioritising purchases, especially from hol…
Policy, productivity, and the path to formalization
At the core of the deliberations were tariff and taxation concerns, particularly the 18 percent General Sales Tax (GST) currently imposed on dairy products. Industry representatives argued that such taxation is disproportionately high compared to internat…

Talks offer hope, but peace needs courage

Pakistan is hope

The government has once again increased the price of petrol and diesel.

Vitamin D benefit or harm? Who needs caution?

From access to opportunity
The path outlined is both pragmatic and necessary. Expanding women’s participation in the digital economy is not merely a social initiative; it is a strategic imperative for national growth. As Pakistan advances its digital agenda, the success of these ef…
Economic diplomacy in action
Pakistan’s renewed push to deepen engagement with global financial institutions, as reflected in Federal Minister Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh’s recent visit to London, signals a pragmatic shift toward outward-looking economic diplomacy. At a time when emerging ma…
A fine line between progress and pressure
The announcement of a 1,000-acre public park at the foothills of the Margalla Hills marks an ambitious step in reshaping the urban landscape of Islamabad. At a time when rapid urbanization continues to strain public spaces, such a project signals a long-o…
A strategic opening
The emphasis on transforming diplomatic goodwill into tangible economic outcomes is both timely and necessary. For years, Pakistan’s trade outreach has remained limited in scope, often constrained by geography and perception. The renewed focus on Africa, …
Balancing relief and reality
The government’s stated focus on safeguarding the “common man” carries both political and economic weight. Fuel pricing has a cascading effect across sectors, from agriculture to industry, making it central to overall economic stability. Any relief in thi…
Quality over quantity
Pakistan’s development trajectory has long been constrained by structural weaknesses, among which gaps in education stand out prominently. While infrastructure, industry, and investment frequently dominate policy discourse, it is the human capital base th…
Fuel stability achieved, but at what cost?
By any measure, the recent global oil crisis posed one of the most severe external shocks to Pakistan’s fragile economy in recent years. With nearly 80 percent of its energy needs met through imports, the country remains acutely vulnerable to disruptions …
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…
When minutes matter
Pakistan is consistently ranked among the most climate-vulnerable nations in the world, facing a growing frequency of extreme weather events from devastating floods to glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in its northern regions. These disasters are no lo…
From fields to policy
The directive to begin procurement without delay is particularly significant. Delays in past procurement cycles have often left farmers vulnerable to middlemen, forcing distress sales at below-support prices. By prioritising purchases, especially from hol…

Talks offer hope, but peace needs courage

Pakistan is hope

The government has once again increased the price of petrol and diesel.

Vitamin D benefit or harm? Who needs caution?

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