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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…
From Trade Dialogue to Strategic Cooperation
Pakistan and Qatar share longstanding diplomatic and economic ties rooted in mutual trust and cultural affinity. Over the years, cooperation between the two countries has evolved from traditional labor and remittance connections into broader economic enga…
A strategic imperative for Pakistan
Agriculture remains the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, employing a significant portion of the workforce and contributing substantially to national food security and exports. Yet despite its importance, the country’s research ecosystem has long struggled …
Building the Digital Nation
Pakistan stands at an important moment in its technological journey. The launch of the spectrum auction for Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS), including 5G, signals a significant policy move aimed at strengthening digital connectivity and acceleratin…
Stability in Supply, Vigilance in Policy
Recent geopolitical developments in the region have triggered significant fluctuations in international oil prices. For an energy-import dependent country like Pakistan, such volatility carries immediate economic implications. Rising oil prices can increa…
Strengthening preparedness before the storm
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…
Time for smart policy and fair competition
One of the most pressing concerns raised by industry stakeholders is the growing influx of imported used footwear into the Pakistani market. According to industry estimates, nearly 30 to 40 percent of the domestic footwear market is currently supplied thr…
Hydropower and Hope
China Energy Engineering Corporation has emerged as one of the key contributors to Pakistan’s power sector transformation under the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Over the past decade, energy projects have formed the backbone of CPEC, addressing…
A wake-up call for energy diversification
The minister’s candid acknowledgment of the risks associated with the closure of the Strait demonstrates a welcome realism. Energy security is no longer a theoretical policy debate; it is an immediate operational priority. In a global environment where su…
Skills, Discipline and Dignity
The visa issuance ceremony in Islamabad for more than 300 graduates of the Prime Minister’s Overseas Employment Programme marks more than a routine administrative milestone. It reflects a broader national ambition: transforming Pakistan’s youth bulge into…
A track back to national integration and growth
Pakistan Railways has long been more than a transport utility; it is the steel spine of the federation, binding distant regions into a single economic and social space. The latest announcements by Muhammad Hanif Abbasi therefore deserve attention not mere…

Second round of Iran–US talks is getting closer

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Hydropower
China Energy Engineering Corporation has emerged as one of the key contributors to Pakistan’s power sector transformation under the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Over the past decade, energy projects have formed the backbone of CPEC, addressing…
From Trade Dialogue to Strategic Cooperation
Pakistan and Qatar share longstanding diplomatic and economic ties rooted in mutual trust and cultural affinity. Over the years, cooperation between the two countries has evolved from traditional labor and remittance connections into broader economic enga…
A strategic imperative for Pakistan
Agriculture remains the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, employing a significant portion of the workforce and contributing substantially to national food security and exports. Yet despite its importance, the country’s research ecosystem has long struggled …
Building the Digital Nation
Pakistan stands at an important moment in its technological journey. The launch of the spectrum auction for Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS), including 5G, signals a significant policy move aimed at strengthening digital connectivity and acceleratin…
Stability in Supply, Vigilance in Policy
Recent geopolitical developments in the region have triggered significant fluctuations in international oil prices. For an energy-import dependent country like Pakistan, such volatility carries immediate economic implications. Rising oil prices can increa…
Strengthening preparedness before the storm
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…
Time for smart policy and fair competition
One of the most pressing concerns raised by industry stakeholders is the growing influx of imported used footwear into the Pakistani market. According to industry estimates, nearly 30 to 40 percent of the domestic footwear market is currently supplied thr…
Hydropower and Hope
China Energy Engineering Corporation has emerged as one of the key contributors to Pakistan’s power sector transformation under the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Over the past decade, energy projects have formed the backbone of CPEC, addressing…
A wake-up call for energy diversification
The minister’s candid acknowledgment of the risks associated with the closure of the Strait demonstrates a welcome realism. Energy security is no longer a theoretical policy debate; it is an immediate operational priority. In a global environment where su…
Skills, Discipline and Dignity
The visa issuance ceremony in Islamabad for more than 300 graduates of the Prime Minister’s Overseas Employment Programme marks more than a routine administrative milestone. It reflects a broader national ambition: transforming Pakistan’s youth bulge into…

Second round of Iran–US talks is getting closer

Prime Minister arrives in Turkey after Qatar

Israel and Lebanon agree on 10-day ceasefire; Trump claims

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