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Modern refineries, stronger energy security
Editorial

Modern refineries, stronger energy security

Pakistan’s energy sector stands at a critical juncture where investment, infrastructure development and technological modernisation are no longer optional; they are essential for achieving long-term economic stability. Recent meetings held…

Modern refineries, stronger energy security

Modern refineries, stronger energy security

Sep 18, 2026
Pakistan’s energy sector stands at a critical juncture where investment, infrastructure development and technological modernisation are no longer optional; they are essential for achieving long-term economic stability. Recent meetings held by Federal Mini…
Investment focus reshapes EU ties

Investment focus reshapes EU ties

Apr 30, 2026
At the core of this evolving partnership lies a recognition that preferential trade access, particularly under the GSP Plus framework, has served as a foundation but not a ceiling for bilateral engagement. While exports to the European market have long be…
From policy to practice

From policy to practice

Apr 29, 2026
Pakistan’s engagement with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) reflects a timely and necessary shift toward aligning economic policy with environmental sustainability. As climate pressures intensify and fiscal constraints tighten, the ability to mobi…
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…
Bab al-Mandeb: The next shock to global trade
September 18, 2026 Opinion

Bab al-Mandeb: The next shock to global trade

By Sardar Khan Niazi The world…

Prime Minister announces more facilities in petroleum subsidy scheme for poor and middle class
September 17, 2026 Latest News | National

Prime Minister announces more facilities in petroleum subsidy scheme for poor and middle class

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has introduced…

US Vice President confirms direct contact with the Houthis.
September 17, 2026 Latest News | World

US Vice President confirms direct contact with the Houthis.

US Vice President-elect JD Vance has…

Proposal to ban social media use for children under 13 in the European Union.
September 17, 2026 Latest News | World

Proposal to ban social media use for children under 13 in the European Union.

Paris: The European Union has proposed…

Sardar Khan Niazi

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

Strategic seas, economic gains

Strategic seas, economic gains

May 01, 2026
Pakistan’s maritime sector is once again at the centre of economic policymaking, with the government projecting it as a catalyst for regional trade integration and long-term growth. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry’s re…
Investment focus reshapes EU ties

Investment focus reshapes EU ties

Apr 30, 2026
At the core of this evolving partnership lies a recognition that preferential trade access, particularly under the GSP Plus framework, has served as a foundation but not a ceiling for bilateral engagement. While exports to the European market have long be…
From policy to practice

From policy to practice

Apr 29, 2026
Pakistan’s engagement with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) reflects a timely and necessary shift toward aligning economic policy with environmental sustainability. As climate pressures intensify and fiscal constraints tighten, the ability to mobi…
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…
Bab al-Mandeb: The next shock to global trade
September 18, 2026 Opinion

Bab al-Mandeb: The next shock to global trade

By Sardar Khan Niazi The world…

Prime Minister announces more facilities in petroleum subsidy scheme for poor and middle class
September 17, 2026 Latest News | National

Prime Minister announces more facilities in petroleum subsidy scheme for poor and middle class

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has introduced…

US Vice President confirms direct contact with the Houthis.
September 17, 2026 Latest News | World

US Vice President confirms direct contact with the Houthis.

US Vice President-elect JD Vance has…

Proposal to ban social media use for children under 13 in the European Union.
September 17, 2026 Latest News | World

Proposal to ban social media use for children under 13 in the European Union.

Paris: The European Union has proposed…

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