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Building bridges across Central and South Asia

Building bridges across Central and South Asia
Pakistan and Uzbekistan enjoy deep-rooted cultural, historical, and religious connections that stretch back centuries. These bonds provide a strong foundation for expanding cooperation across a wide range of sectors, including education, trade, transport,…
Transparency through technology: A welcome reform
The launch of the Integrated Task Management System (ITMS) by the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination marks an important step toward modernizing public sector governance in Pakistan. Introduced under the direction of Federal…
The need for smarter tax policies
Sustainable economic progress will come not from placing additional burdens on compliant taxpayers but from bringing more economic activity into the documented sector. The tobacco industry debate offers a broader lesson for policymakers: effective governa…
Relief, reforms and revival: What Budget 2026–27 seeks to achieve
A notable feature of the budget is its emphasis on broadening the tax base rather than increasing the burden on existing taxpayers. Pakistan has long struggled with a narrow tax net, forcing a relatively small segment of the population to shoulder a dispr…
When water becomes power
Traditionally, discussions about water security have focused on shortages, infrastructure and resource management. However, Dr Malik highlighted a deeper reality: millions of vulnerable people suffer not only because water is scarce, but because decisions…
Cultivating a stronger future
Agriculture remains the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, contributing substantially to national income and providing livelihoods for millions of people. Yet despite its importance, the sector continues to face persistent challenges, including low crop prod…
Pakistan Turns to Agri-Tech
Pakistan’s agriculture sector stands at a critical crossroads. Faced with rising population pressures, climate-related challenges, shrinking farm productivity, and increasing production costs, the country can no longer rely solely on traditional farming m…
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, …
Turning geography into opportunity
The significance of the project extends beyond bilateral relations. Improved railway connectivity among Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan can contribute to broader regional integration by facilitating the movement of goods, services and people. Enhance…
Turning commitments into concrete outcomes
Projects represent more than infrastructure and construction; they symbolize opportunities for economic growth, educational advancement, and improved living standards. The govt deserves recognition for prioritizing these initiatives, but citizens are just…
Building bridges across Central and South Asia
Pakistan and Uzbekistan enjoy deep-rooted cultural, historical, and religious connections that stretch back centuries. These bonds provide a strong foundation for expanding cooperation across a wide range of sectors, including education, trade, transport,…
Transparency through technology: A welcome reform
The launch of the Integrated Task Management System (ITMS) by the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination marks an important step toward modernizing public sector governance in Pakistan. Introduced under the direction of Federal…
The need for smarter tax policies
Sustainable economic progress will come not from placing additional burdens on compliant taxpayers but from bringing more economic activity into the documented sector. The tobacco industry debate offers a broader lesson for policymakers: effective governa…
Relief, reforms and revival: What Budget 2026–27 seeks to achieve
A notable feature of the budget is its emphasis on broadening the tax base rather than increasing the burden on existing taxpayers. Pakistan has long struggled with a narrow tax net, forcing a relatively small segment of the population to shoulder a dispr…
When water becomes power
Traditionally, discussions about water security have focused on shortages, infrastructure and resource management. However, Dr Malik highlighted a deeper reality: millions of vulnerable people suffer not only because water is scarce, but because decisions…
Cultivating a stronger future
Agriculture remains the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, contributing substantially to national income and providing livelihoods for millions of people. Yet despite its importance, the sector continues to face persistent challenges, including low crop prod…
Pakistan Turns to Agri-Tech
Pakistan’s agriculture sector stands at a critical crossroads. Faced with rising population pressures, climate-related challenges, shrinking farm productivity, and increasing production costs, the country can no longer rely solely on traditional farming m…
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, …
Turning geography into opportunity
The significance of the project extends beyond bilateral relations. Improved railway connectivity among Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan can contribute to broader regional integration by facilitating the movement of goods, services and people. Enhance…

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