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Technology and data to shape Pakistan’s future economy

May 15, 2026

Pakistan’s digital transformation agenda is gradually moving from policy rhetoric to institutional execution. Inauguration of the IBI Pakistan Digital Economy Headquarters marks another significant step in the country’s attempt to align economic moderniza…

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

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…

Fuel stability achieved, but at what cost?

Apr 19, 2026

By any measure, the recent global oil crisis posed one of the most severe external shocks to Pakistan’s fragile economy in recent years. With nearly 80 percent of its energy needs met through imports, the country remains acutely vulnerable to disruptions …

War on Illicit Wealth

Apr 18, 2026

The federal government’s decision to launch an aggressive nationwide crackdown on money laundering and hawala/hundi networks marks a critical moment in Pakistan’s long struggle to formalize its financial system and restore economic credibility. Chaired by…

When minutes matter

Apr 17, 2026

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…

From fields to policy

Apr 16, 2026

The directive to begin procurement without delay is particularly significant. Delays in past procurement cycles have often left farmers vulnerable to middlemen, forcing distress sales at below-support prices. By prioritising purchases, especially from hol…

Policy, productivity, and the path to formalization

Apr 15, 2026

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…

A goal still within reach, but not yet won

Apr 14, 2026

Pakistan’s continued struggle against polio underscores both the scale of the challenge and the persistence required to overcome it. The launch of yet another anti-polio vaccination campaign in the federal capital, targeting over 447,000 children, reflect…

Islamabad in the spotlight

Apr 13, 2026

Moment represents both an opportunity and a test. Pakistan has the chance to redefine its international image, not merely as a reactive state shaped by external pressures, but as a proactive contributor to peace and stability. The real measure of success …

A Nation’s Pledge: Justice, Unity, Progress

Apr 12, 2026

Every year on Pakistan Day, the nation pauses to reflect on its founding ideals and renew its commitment to a shared future. This year, as the country marks the anniversary of the historic Lahore Resolution, the occasion carries a renewed urgency. It is n…

May 15, 2026 Opinion

Pakistan: A Consistent Voice for Palestine

May 14, 2026 Entertainment

“Fifty-year-old actors have become young heroes,” Amar Khan criticizes the double standards of Pakistani dramas

May 14, 2026 Business | Latest News

Gold and silver prices see another big increase in global and local markets

May 14, 2026 Pakistan

Karachi; FIA raids, 940 million Iranian rials and millions of rupees recovered

Sardar Khan Niazi

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

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, …