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Special measures are being taken for Hajj pilgrims, Sardar Yousuf briefs the Prime Minister

Practical tariffs needed or growth
Pakistan’s industrial sector continues to grapple with structural inefficiencies that undermine competitiveness, discourage value addition and weaken export potential. The concerns raised by the delegation of National Steel Complex Limited during its meet…
Strategic seas, economic gains
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Sustainable growth back on agenda
Pakistan’s economic landscape has long been shaped by structural imbalances, with climate risks now compounding existing vulnerabilities. Floods, water stress, and energy challenges have underscored the urgency of embedding resilience into development pla…
Strategic seas, economic gains
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, …

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