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Newspapers still have great importance today: SK Niazi

Policy, productivity, and the path to formalization
At the core of the deliberations were tariff and taxation concerns, particularly the 18 percent General Sales Tax (GST) currently imposed on dairy products. Industry representatives argued that such taxation is disproportionately high compared to internat…
Strengthening preparedness
Pakistan once again finds itself at the mercy of an active weather system as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasts heavy rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms across the upper parts of the country from March 9 to 12. While seasonal weathe…
When minutes matter
Pakistan is consistently ranked among the most climate-vulnerable nations in the world, facing a growing frequency of extreme weather events from devastating floods to glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in its northern regions. These disasters are no lo…
The Real Challenge Begins
At a time when agricultural stability is deeply intertwined with national food security, the assurance by Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain regarding the availability of urea and DAP fertilizers offers both reli…
Crisis at the door
When disaster strikes, the immediate images of destruction—torrential waters, collapsed homes, and flooded fields dominate the news cycle. Yet, for millions around the globe, the crisis doesn't recede when the waters do. In regions recently ravaged by ext…
Opportunity or overreach?
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
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?
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
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
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
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 …

Policy, productivity, and the path to formalization

Islamabad Talks 

Plantation campaigns
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…
Strengthening preparedness
Pakistan once again finds itself at the mercy of an active weather system as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasts heavy rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms across the upper parts of the country from March 9 to 12. While seasonal weathe…
When minutes matter
Pakistan is consistently ranked among the most climate-vulnerable nations in the world, facing a growing frequency of extreme weather events from devastating floods to glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in its northern regions. These disasters are no lo…
The Real Challenge Begins
At a time when agricultural stability is deeply intertwined with national food security, the assurance by Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain regarding the availability of urea and DAP fertilizers offers both reli…
Crisis at the door
When disaster strikes, the immediate images of destruction—torrential waters, collapsed homes, and flooded fields dominate the news cycle. Yet, for millions around the globe, the crisis doesn't recede when the waters do. In regions recently ravaged by ext…
Opportunity or overreach?
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
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?
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
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
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…

Policy, productivity, and the path to formalization

Islamabad Talks 

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Salman Khan Niazi

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