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The PPP’s Fear of New Administrative Units
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The PPP’s Fear of New Administrative Units

Asif Mahmood Whenever there is talk of creating new provinces or administrative units, the Pakistan Peoples Party rolls up its sleeves. Why? Is it love for Sindh, or love for…

Making petrol relief reach those who need it

Making petrol relief reach those who need it

Sep 15, 2026
The government’s revised petrol relief scheme is a welcome attempt to make public assistance more accessible to ordinary citizens, particularly those who depend on motorcycles, rickshaws and small vehicles for their daily income. By offering a discount of…
Promise, policy and the challenge of delivery

Promise, policy and the challenge of delivery

Apr 27, 2026
The inauguration of the country’s first FIFA Arena mini pitch project at a government school represents more than a symbolic gesture. It reflects a growing recognition that structured sports facilities at the grassroots level can serve as powerful tools f…
From access to opportunity

From access to opportunity

Apr 25, 2026
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

Economic diplomacy in action

Apr 24, 2026
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

A fine line between progress and pressure

Apr 23, 2026
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

A strategic opening

Apr 22, 2026
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

Balancing relief and reality

Apr 21, 2026
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

Quality over quantity

Apr 20, 2026
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?

Fuel stability achieved, but at what cost?

Apr 19, 2026
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

War on Illicit Wealth

Apr 18, 2026
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

When minutes matter

Apr 17, 2026
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…
Making petrol relief reach those who need it
September 15, 2026 Editorial

Making petrol relief reach those who need it

The government’s revised petrol relief scheme…

Creating a province should not be a long process like the Kalabagh Dam: SK Niazi
September 15, 2026 Latest News | Pakistan

Creating a province should not be a long process like the Kalabagh Dam: SK Niazi

Governments cannot make quick decisions while…

The national team’s difficulties increase further after the defeat in England
September 14, 2026 Latest News | Sports

The national team’s difficulties increase further after the defeat in England

The Pakistani team’s problems have further…

From sick-care to healthcare
September 14, 2026 Editorial

From sick-care to healthcare

A healthcare system should ultimately be…

Sardar Khan Niazi

(Tamgh-i-Imtaiz) Journalist, Business Leader, Entrepreneur

Economic discipline vs public relief

Economic discipline vs public relief

Apr 28, 2026
Pakistan’s reliance on imported oil leaves it exposed to external shocks, particularly fluctuations driven by conflicts such as tensions between the United States and Iran. These geopolitical fault lines routinely disrupt global oil supply chains, trigger…
Promise, policy and the challenge of delivery

Promise, policy and the challenge of delivery

Apr 27, 2026
The inauguration of the country’s first FIFA Arena mini pitch project at a government school represents more than a symbolic gesture. It reflects a growing recognition that structured sports facilities at the grassroots level can serve as powerful tools f…
From access to opportunity

From access to opportunity

Apr 25, 2026
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

Economic diplomacy in action

Apr 24, 2026
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

A fine line between progress and pressure

Apr 23, 2026
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

A strategic opening

Apr 22, 2026
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

Balancing relief and reality

Apr 21, 2026
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

Quality over quantity

Apr 20, 2026
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?

Fuel stability achieved, but at what cost?

Apr 19, 2026
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

War on Illicit Wealth

Apr 18, 2026
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…
Making petrol relief reach those who need it
September 15, 2026 Editorial

Making petrol relief reach those who need it

The government’s revised petrol relief scheme…

Creating a province should not be a long process like the Kalabagh Dam: SK Niazi
September 15, 2026 Latest News | Pakistan

Creating a province should not be a long process like the Kalabagh Dam: SK Niazi

Governments cannot make quick decisions while…

The national team’s difficulties increase further after the defeat in England
September 14, 2026 Latest News | Sports

The national team’s difficulties increase further after the defeat in England

The Pakistani team’s problems have further…

From sick-care to healthcare
September 14, 2026 Editorial

From sick-care to healthcare

A healthcare system should ultimately be…

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