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Pakistan expands financing options
Editorial

Pakistan expands financing options

Pakistan’s successful entry into China’s domestic capital market through the issuance of its first-ever Panda Bond is more than a financial transaction; it is a strategic economic signal. At a…

Pakistan expands financing options

Pakistan expands financing options

May 18, 2026
Pakistan’s successful entry into China’s domestic capital market through the issuance of its first-ever Panda Bond is more than a financial transaction; it is a strategic economic signal. At a time when emerging economies are seeking diversified financing…
Clearing the Digital Bottleneck

Clearing the Digital Bottleneck

Jan 04, 2026
Pakistan’s long-standing struggle with slow and unreliable internet connectivity has finally been acknowledged at the highest policy level, and more importantly, it is being addressed with clarity and resolve. Federal Minister for Information Technology a…
A silent crisis demanding urgent unity

A silent crisis demanding urgent unity

Jan 01, 2026
Air pollution has quietly become one of the gravest threats to public health, economic productivity, and environmental sustainability. From congested urban centers to industrial belts and agricultural plains, polluted air spares no one. Smog-choked mornin…
Reforming agriculture, restoring farmer confidence

Reforming agriculture, restoring farmer confidence

Dec 31, 2025
Punjab, the breadbasket of Pakistan, is witnessing the early but promising contours of an agricultural revolution, one that places the farmer at the very center of policy, credit, and governance. Under the long-term vision of Pakistan Muslim League-N Pres…
Global Water Resources

Global Water Resources

Dec 30, 2025
The water cycle on Earth is oscillating between extremes. According to the most recent State of Global Water Resources report from the World Meteorological Organization, barely one-third of river basins saw "normal" conditions in 2024. The remaining ones …
A blueprint for sustainable growth

A blueprint for sustainable growth

Dec 29, 2025
The recent review meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on key Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) projects sends a clear and reassuring message: Pakistan’s infrastructure develo…
Global Urban Growth

Global Urban Growth

Dec 28, 2025
The extent to which the Global South will be at the center of the world's growing urbanization is highlighted in the UN's World Urbanization Prospects report 2025. With Dhaka predicted to become the world's largest city by the mid of the century and Karac…
Transformative step toward better public health

Transformative step toward better public health

Dec 27, 2025
Artificial Intelligence in healthcare refers to the use of advanced computer systems and algorithms that can analyze medical data, learn from patterns, and assist doctors, hospitals, and health authorities in diagnosis, treatment, disease prevention, and …
A cornerstone of Pakistan’s fiscal federalism

A cornerstone of Pakistan’s fiscal federalism

Dec 25, 2025
The National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, a constitutional obligation under Article 160 of the Constitution of Pakistan, is the bedrock of fiscal federalism in the country. It serves as a vital mechanism for the vertical and horizontal distribution of …
From doubt to dominance

From doubt to dominance

Dec 24, 2025
It is equally probable to hear that ‘the youth are Pakistan’s greatest asset’ and that ‘population growth is the nation’s biggest problem’. The country appears unable to reach a decision. However, this past Sunday, the under-19 men’s cricket team provided…
Smart mobility for a smarter Pakistan

Smart mobility for a smarter Pakistan

Dec 23, 2025
Pakistan stands at a critical crossroads where economic pressures, climate vulnerability, and rapid population growth demand innovative and sustainable solutions. In this context, electric vehicle (EV) technologies and the expanded use of artificial intel…
Indus Waters Treaty Verdict: A Win for Pakistan
May 18, 2026 Opinion

Indus Waters Treaty Verdict: A Win for Pakistan

Asif Mahmood The recent reaffirmation by…

The moon of Dhul-Hijjah has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, Eid will be on May 27
May 17, 2026 Latest News

The moon of Dhul-Hijjah has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, Eid will be on May 27

The moon of Dhul Hijjah 1447…

Pakistan Street Children Football Team Receives Hero’s Welcome After Historic Bronze Medal Win
May 17, 2026 Latest News | Sports

Pakistan Street Children Football Team Receives Hero’s Welcome After Historic Bronze Medal Win

Islamabad: A wave of pride and…

IMF pressure, additional taxes of 860 billion in the budget, decision to stop subsidies on petrol and diesel
May 17, 2026 Pakistan

IMF pressure, additional taxes of 860 billion in the budget, decision to stop subsidies on petrol and diesel

Islamabad: The total volume of the…

Sardar Khan Niazi

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

GDP growth

GDP growth

Jan 05, 2026
Pakistan’s policymakers have long been obsessed with numbers—GDP growth targets, fiscal deficit percentages, and foreign exchange reserves. While these macroeconomic indicators matter, what is often missing from our economic discourse is a fundamental que…
Clearing the Digital Bottleneck

Clearing the Digital Bottleneck

Jan 04, 2026
Pakistan’s long-standing struggle with slow and unreliable internet connectivity has finally been acknowledged at the highest policy level, and more importantly, it is being addressed with clarity and resolve. Federal Minister for Information Technology a…
A silent crisis demanding urgent unity

A silent crisis demanding urgent unity

Jan 01, 2026
Air pollution has quietly become one of the gravest threats to public health, economic productivity, and environmental sustainability. From congested urban centers to industrial belts and agricultural plains, polluted air spares no one. Smog-choked mornin…
Reforming agriculture, restoring farmer confidence

Reforming agriculture, restoring farmer confidence

Dec 31, 2025
Punjab, the breadbasket of Pakistan, is witnessing the early but promising contours of an agricultural revolution, one that places the farmer at the very center of policy, credit, and governance. Under the long-term vision of Pakistan Muslim League-N Pres…
Global Water Resources

Global Water Resources

Dec 30, 2025
The water cycle on Earth is oscillating between extremes. According to the most recent State of Global Water Resources report from the World Meteorological Organization, barely one-third of river basins saw "normal" conditions in 2024. The remaining ones …
A blueprint for sustainable growth

A blueprint for sustainable growth

Dec 29, 2025
The recent review meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on key Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) projects sends a clear and reassuring message: Pakistan’s infrastructure develo…
Global Urban Growth

Global Urban Growth

Dec 28, 2025
The extent to which the Global South will be at the center of the world's growing urbanization is highlighted in the UN's World Urbanization Prospects report 2025. With Dhaka predicted to become the world's largest city by the mid of the century and Karac…
Transformative step toward better public health

Transformative step toward better public health

Dec 27, 2025
Artificial Intelligence in healthcare refers to the use of advanced computer systems and algorithms that can analyze medical data, learn from patterns, and assist doctors, hospitals, and health authorities in diagnosis, treatment, disease prevention, and …
A cornerstone of Pakistan’s fiscal federalism

A cornerstone of Pakistan’s fiscal federalism

Dec 25, 2025
The National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, a constitutional obligation under Article 160 of the Constitution of Pakistan, is the bedrock of fiscal federalism in the country. It serves as a vital mechanism for the vertical and horizontal distribution of …
From doubt to dominance

From doubt to dominance

Dec 24, 2025
It is equally probable to hear that ‘the youth are Pakistan’s greatest asset’ and that ‘population growth is the nation’s biggest problem’. The country appears unable to reach a decision. However, this past Sunday, the under-19 men’s cricket team provided…
Indus Waters Treaty Verdict: A Win for Pakistan
May 18, 2026 Opinion

Indus Waters Treaty Verdict: A Win for Pakistan

Asif Mahmood The recent reaffirmation by…

The moon of Dhul-Hijjah has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, Eid will be on May 27
May 17, 2026 Latest News

The moon of Dhul-Hijjah has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, Eid will be on May 27

The moon of Dhul Hijjah 1447…

Pakistan Street Children Football Team Receives Hero’s Welcome After Historic Bronze Medal Win
May 17, 2026 Latest News | Sports

Pakistan Street Children Football Team Receives Hero’s Welcome After Historic Bronze Medal Win

Islamabad: A wave of pride and…

IMF pressure, additional taxes of 860 billion in the budget, decision to stop subsidies on petrol and diesel
May 17, 2026 Pakistan

IMF pressure, additional taxes of 860 billion in the budget, decision to stop subsidies on petrol and diesel

Islamabad: The total volume of the…

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