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Economic reality check

Economic reality check
At its core, the policy attempts to balance two competing imperatives: stabilizing public finances while shielding the most vulnerable segments of society. The government’s decision to slash fuel expenditures by 50 percent, suspend non-essential official …
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…
A Nation’s Pledge: Justice, Unity, Progress
Every year on Pakistan Day, the nation pauses to reflect on its founding ideals and renew its commitment to a shared future. This year, as the country marks the anniversary of the historic Lahore Resolution, the occasion carries a renewed urgenc…
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 …

PTI: Political party or a faultline? 

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US Vice President JD Vance likely to visit Pakistan

Economic reality check
At its core, the policy attempts to balance two competing imperatives: stabilizing public finances while shielding the most vulnerable segments of society. The government’s decision to slash fuel expenditures by 50 percent, suspend non-essential official …
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…
A Nation’s Pledge: Justice, Unity, Progress
Every year on Pakistan Day, the nation pauses to reflect on its founding ideals and renew its commitment to a shared future. This year, as the country marks the anniversary of the historic Lahore Resolution, the occasion carries a renewed urgenc…
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…

PTI: Political party or a faultline? 

US-Iran war is having an impact on the entire world, says SK Niazi

US Vice President JD Vance likely to visit Pakistan

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