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Houthis Raise the Ante

A global crisis demands global solutions
The climate crisis is no longer a distant warning for future generations. It is a harsh reality already destroying homes, livelihoods and communities across the world. Pakistan, despite contributing only a small share of global carbon emissions, remains a…
Putting Pakistan’s blue economy on the fast track
Pakistan’s blue economy should no longer remain an unrealised promise. With sustained political commitment and effective execution, the maritime sector can become an important pillar of economic growth, trade and national prosperity.Pakistan’s maritime se…
Digital empowerment can unlock Pakistan’s SME potential
Pakistan’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are among the most important pillars of the national economy, yet many continue to face barriers in accessing modern technology, digital markets and advanced business tools. The launch of the Small Busi…
Pakistan must build investor confidence through reform
Pakistan’s economic future depends not merely on attracting investment, but on creating an environment in which investors can operate with confidence, predictability and ease. Federal Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh’s interaction with…
Longer routes, Higher costs: Pakistan’s export challenge
Pakistan’s export ambitions cannot be separated from the efficiency, cost and reliability of its shipping network. For an economy that depends heavily on international trade, any disruption or alteration in established shipping routes can quickly translat…
Healthcare, accountability and public service
The opening of a rural health centre should therefore not be treated as an isolated development. It should mark a commitment to making every public facility work for the citizens. Buildings can be constructed and machines installed, but the real measure o…
Turning regional connectivity into economic opportunity
Pakistan and Uzbekistan have repeatedly expressed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, but the real test of any diplomatic understanding lies in its ability to produce tangible economic benefits. The latest discussions between Federal Mi…
Beyond connectivity: building digital prosperity
The digital economy is no longer a secondary component of national development. It has become a defining force shaping productivity, trade, public services, employment and competitiveness. For the countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), …
Turning Pakistan’s natural beauty into economic strength
Pakistan has long possessed all the ingredients needed to emerge as a major tourism destination, yet its vast potential remains only partially realised. From the snow-covered peaks of the north to the archaeological treasures of ancient civilisations, fro…
Pakistan’s growth challenge
Pakistan does not lack potential. What it has lacked is the consistency and institutional discipline required to turn potential into prosperity. The transition from stability to sustained growth will therefore require more than ambitious targets. It will …
From policy talks to practical agricultural solutions
Pakistan’s agricultural sector stands at a critical juncture. With rising pressures from climate change, water scarcity, declining productivity, food insecurity and changing market conditions, the country needs more than routine policy statements. It need…
Bringing medical expertise closer to home
Access to quality healthcare should not depend on where a person lives or how far they are from a major hospital. Yet for many citizens, particularly those living in underserved areas, reaching a specialist can mean travelling long distances, spending mon…
Putting Pakistan’s blue economy on the fast track
Pakistan’s blue economy should no longer remain an unrealised promise. With sustained political commitment and effective execution, the maritime sector can become an important pillar of economic growth, trade and national prosperity.Pakistan’s maritime se…
Digital empowerment can unlock Pakistan’s SME potential
Pakistan’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are among the most important pillars of the national economy, yet many continue to face barriers in accessing modern technology, digital markets and advanced business tools. The launch of the Small Busi…
Pakistan must build investor confidence through reform
Pakistan’s economic future depends not merely on attracting investment, but on creating an environment in which investors can operate with confidence, predictability and ease. Federal Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh’s interaction with…
Longer routes, Higher costs: Pakistan’s export challenge
Pakistan’s export ambitions cannot be separated from the efficiency, cost and reliability of its shipping network. For an economy that depends heavily on international trade, any disruption or alteration in established shipping routes can quickly translat…
Healthcare, accountability and public service
The opening of a rural health centre should therefore not be treated as an isolated development. It should mark a commitment to making every public facility work for the citizens. Buildings can be constructed and machines installed, but the real measure o…
Turning regional connectivity into economic opportunity
Pakistan and Uzbekistan have repeatedly expressed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, but the real test of any diplomatic understanding lies in its ability to produce tangible economic benefits. The latest discussions between Federal Mi…
Beyond connectivity: building digital prosperity
The digital economy is no longer a secondary component of national development. It has become a defining force shaping productivity, trade, public services, employment and competitiveness. For the countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), …
Turning Pakistan’s natural beauty into economic strength
Pakistan has long possessed all the ingredients needed to emerge as a major tourism destination, yet its vast potential remains only partially realised. From the snow-covered peaks of the north to the archaeological treasures of ancient civilisations, fro…
Pakistan’s growth challenge
Pakistan does not lack potential. What it has lacked is the consistency and institutional discipline required to turn potential into prosperity. The transition from stability to sustained growth will therefore require more than ambitious targets. It will …

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