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Pakistan’s economic future depends on its people

Oct 15, 2026

Pakistan’s economic transformation will ultimately be judged not by statistics alone, but by whether ordinary citizens experience a meaningful improvement in their lives. Putting people at the heart of development is therefore not only a moral responsibil…

A strategic opening

Jun 01, 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, …

Sustainable growth agenda picks up pace

May 31, 2026

At a time when developing economies face mounting pressure to transition to low-carbon growth without compromising development goals, such engagements carry both strategic and practical significance. The meeting between Dr Musadik Malik and Ma Jun reflect…

Pakistan faces growing climate disaster risks

May 30, 2026

Pakistan is once again staring at the harsh realities of climate vulnerability as the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) warns of extreme heatwaves, glacial melting, flash floods and landslides across the country between May 26 and 31. While se…

A big leap for regional connectivity

May 26, 2026

Pakistan’s maritime ambitions received a significant boost with the successful berthing and handling of a deep-draft cargo vessel at Gwadar Port, marking another important step in the port’s gradual emergence as a regional transshipment and logistics hub.…

Pakistan Turns to Agri-Tech

May 25, 2026

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…

Modern technology and the future of policing

May 24, 2026

The emphasis on utilizing all available resources for capacity building of law enforcement agencies is both timely and necessary. Pakistan continues to face a complex security environment shaped by terrorism, cybercrime, organized criminal networks and ur…

A partnership built on trust

May 23, 2026

The completion of 75 years of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China is not merely a ceremonial milestone; it represents one of the most enduring and strategically significant partnerships in modern international relations. Over the decades, the …

Deep-sea exploration gains momentum

May 22, 2026

After nearly two decades of dormancy, Pakistan has formally reopened its offshore exploration frontier with the signing of Production Sharing Agreements (PSAs) and Exploration Licences (ELs) for 21 offshore blocks under the Offshore Bid Round 2025. The de…

Pakistan’s cultural wealth needs economic vision

May 21, 2026

Pakistan’s economic debate has long revolved around loans, exports, inflation, and fiscal deficits. Yet one of the country’s most underutilized engines of growth continues to receive far less strategic attention than it deserves: tourism. The recent semin…

Stronger immunization for Pakistan’s future

May 20, 2026

Pakistan’s renewed engagement with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance at 79th World Health Assembly reflects an encouraging shift towards long-term planning in the country’s public health sector. The meeting between Syed Mustafa Kamal and Dr Sania Nishtar was not…

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Gilgit-Baltistan should be made an interim province, says Chief Minister Amjad Hussain.

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Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia; crude oil prices continue to rise in the global market.

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21 children including teacher killed in Peshawar school building collapse, emergency declared

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Attacks on Saudi Arabia could have negative repercussions for the entire world: IMF warns

Sardar Khan Niazi

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

Balancing ambition and affordability

Jun 02, 2026

The figures presented at the APCC meeting are alarming. With a development portfolio carrying a throw-forward of approximately Rs10 trillion and ministries seeking nearly Rs4 trillion for ongoing projects alone, the allocation of just Rs1.126 trillion for…