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The time to invest in nature is now
Editorial

The time to invest in nature is now

The decision by the federal government and the Sindh government to launch a province-wide tree plantation drive and Urban Forest Programme is a welcome step at a time when Pakistan…

The time to invest in nature is now

The time to invest in nature is now

Aug 06, 2026
The decision by the federal government and the Sindh government to launch a province-wide tree plantation drive and Urban Forest Programme is a welcome step at a time when Pakistan faces increasingly severe climate challenges. With rising temperatures, wo…
One hour, one responsibility

One hour, one responsibility

Mar 29, 2026
This year’s theme, “Give an Hour for Earth,” resonates strongly in a country increasingly on the frontlines of climate change. While Pakistan contributes less than one percent to global greenhouse gas emissions, it continues to bear a disproportionate bur…
Climate action takes root – but will it survive?

Climate action takes root – but will it survive?

Mar 28, 2026
The plan to begin regular plantation campaigns after March 31, spanning one to two months and multiple locations, signals a shift toward continuity, something environmental initiatives in Pakistan have historically lacked. Too often, tree planting has bee…
A policy opportunity that must not be wasted

A policy opportunity that must not be wasted

Mar 27, 2026
For years, undocumented migrants many of whom contribute meaningfully to their host countries’ economies have lived in a state of uncertainty. Spain’s expected regularization initiative offers a rare window of opportunity for thousands of Pakistanis to se…
A stable present, an uncertain energy future

A stable present, an uncertain energy future

Mar 26, 2026
Pakistan’s energy managers appear to be walking a tightrope balancing global uncertainty with domestic stability and, for now, they seem to be holding the line. The recent meeting of the Committee to Monitor Petrol Prices, chaired by Finance Minister Muha…
Economic reality check

Economic reality check

Mar 25, 2026
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

National integration and growth

Mar 24, 2026
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

A Nation’s Pledge: Justice, Unity, Progress

Mar 23, 2026
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

Deepening Opportunity

Mar 20, 2026
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

War on Illicit Wealth

Mar 19, 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…
From relief to reform

From relief to reform

Mar 18, 2026
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…
A Curious Case for Smaller Administrative Units
August 6, 2026 Opinion

A Curious Case for Smaller Administrative Units

Asif Mahmood Small administrative units are…

Indian aggression continues in occupied Jammu and Kashmir: SK Niazi
August 6, 2026 Latest News | Pakistan

Indian aggression continues in occupied Jammu and Kashmir: SK Niazi

Qamar Sabzwari, Altaf Wani, Zaki Aijaz,…

Iranian Industry Minister meets PM; agrees to increase border trade, harmonise logistics and customs procedures
August 5, 2026 Latest News | Pakistan

Iranian Industry Minister meets PM; agrees to increase border trade, harmonise logistics and customs procedures

Islamabad: A 6-member delegation led by…

Carlos Brathwaite heaps praise on Babar Azam’s captaincy
August 5, 2026 Latest News | Sports

Carlos Brathwaite heaps praise on Babar Azam’s captaincy

Former West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite…

Sardar Khan Niazi

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

Opportunity or overreach?

Opportunity or overreach?

Mar 30, 2026
The reported handling of 3,485 TEUs at Port Qasim Authority through the Qasim International Container Terminal is not merely a routine operational milestone; it reflects a broader ambition to capture a greater share of transshipment traffic that has histo…
One hour, one responsibility

One hour, one responsibility

Mar 29, 2026
This year’s theme, “Give an Hour for Earth,” resonates strongly in a country increasingly on the frontlines of climate change. While Pakistan contributes less than one percent to global greenhouse gas emissions, it continues to bear a disproportionate bur…
Climate action takes root – but will it survive?

Climate action takes root – but will it survive?

Mar 28, 2026
The plan to begin regular plantation campaigns after March 31, spanning one to two months and multiple locations, signals a shift toward continuity, something environmental initiatives in Pakistan have historically lacked. Too often, tree planting has bee…
A policy opportunity that must not be wasted

A policy opportunity that must not be wasted

Mar 27, 2026
For years, undocumented migrants many of whom contribute meaningfully to their host countries’ economies have lived in a state of uncertainty. Spain’s expected regularization initiative offers a rare window of opportunity for thousands of Pakistanis to se…
A stable present, an uncertain energy future

A stable present, an uncertain energy future

Mar 26, 2026
Pakistan’s energy managers appear to be walking a tightrope balancing global uncertainty with domestic stability and, for now, they seem to be holding the line. The recent meeting of the Committee to Monitor Petrol Prices, chaired by Finance Minister Muha…
Economic reality check

Economic reality check

Mar 25, 2026
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

National integration and growth

Mar 24, 2026
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

A Nation’s Pledge: Justice, Unity, Progress

Mar 23, 2026
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

Deepening Opportunity

Mar 20, 2026
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

War on Illicit Wealth

Mar 19, 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…
A Curious Case for Smaller Administrative Units
August 6, 2026 Opinion

A Curious Case for Smaller Administrative Units

Asif Mahmood Small administrative units are…

Indian aggression continues in occupied Jammu and Kashmir: SK Niazi
August 6, 2026 Latest News | Pakistan

Indian aggression continues in occupied Jammu and Kashmir: SK Niazi

Qamar Sabzwari, Altaf Wani, Zaki Aijaz,…

Iranian Industry Minister meets PM; agrees to increase border trade, harmonise logistics and customs procedures
August 5, 2026 Latest News | Pakistan

Iranian Industry Minister meets PM; agrees to increase border trade, harmonise logistics and customs procedures

Islamabad: A 6-member delegation led by…

Carlos Brathwaite heaps praise on Babar Azam’s captaincy
August 5, 2026 Latest News | Sports

Carlos Brathwaite heaps praise on Babar Azam’s captaincy

Former West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite…

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