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US, Iran issues should be resolved, SK Niazi

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…
A goal still within reach, but not yet won
Pakistan’s continued struggle against polio underscores both the scale of the challenge and the persistence required to overcome it. The launch of yet another anti-polio vaccination campaign in the federal capital, targeting over 447,000 children, reflect…
Islamabad in the spotlight
Moment represents both an opportunity and a test. Pakistan has the chance to redefine its international image, not merely as a reactive state shaped by external pressures, but as a proactive contributor to peace and stability. The real measure of success …
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 urgency. It is n…
A Vital Shield
Pakistan’s launch of the “Modernization of Hydromet Services of Pakistan” (MHSP) project marks a critical, long-overdue investment in survival. In a nation where the 2022 floods displaced over 33 million people and where torrential rains continue to wreak…
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…
A goal still within reach, but not yet won
Pakistan’s continued struggle against polio underscores both the scale of the challenge and the persistence required to overcome it. The launch of yet another anti-polio vaccination campaign in the federal capital, targeting over 447,000 children, reflect…
Islamabad in the spotlight
Moment represents both an opportunity and a test. Pakistan has the chance to redefine its international image, not merely as a reactive state shaped by external pressures, but as a proactive contributor to peace and stability. The real measure of success …
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 urgency. It is n…

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