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Does the F in JUI-F Stand for Family?

From wastage to value
Pakistan’s marble and natural stone industry has long carried enormous promise, yet much of that potential remains untapped. The country possesses rich natural resources, skilled workers and a growing demand for quality stone products, but outdated extrac…
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), …
Making petrol relief reach those who need it
The government’s revised petrol relief scheme is a welcome attempt to make public assistance more accessible to ordinary citizens, particularly those who depend on motorcycles, rickshaws and small vehicles for their daily income. By offering a discount of…
From sick-care to healthcare
A healthcare system should ultimately be judged not by how many patients its hospitals treat, but by how many illnesses it prevents and how many lives it improves. If Pakistan can make prevention, early diagnosis and affordable primary care the foundation…
From economic stability to lasting growth
A growth rate above four per cent would be welcome. But the greater achievement would be to make that growth broad-based, export-oriented and sustainable so that Pakistan no longer has to begin the journey again after every economic boom. Finance Minister…
Power must reach the people
A system that cannot adapt to changing circumstances eventually becomes a burden rather than an instrument of progress. Pakistan’s administrative structure must evolve with its population and development needs. Whether through stronger districts, new prov…
Pakistan needs a stable energy policy
Pakistan’s energy sector stands at a critical crossroads. The country’s long-standing dependence on imported fuel, weak infrastructure, circular debt and declining domestic exploration have exposed the economy to repeated external shocks. The government’s…
Pakistan’s blue economy needs global partnerships
Pakistan’s maritime sector stands at an important crossroads. With a long coastline, strategically located ports and access to regional trade routes, the country possesses considerable potential to develop a stronger blue economy. Yet unlocking that poten…
Pakistan’s digital future: from vision to execution
Pakistan’s digital future will ultimately be determined not by the strength of its slogans, but by the quality of its implementation. Pakistan’s participation in LEAP 2026 in Riyadh offers more than an opportunity to showcase the country’s growing technol…
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…
From economic stability to lasting growth
A growth rate above four per cent would be welcome. But the greater achievement would be to make that growth broad-based, export-oriented and sustainable so that Pakistan no longer has to begin the journey again after every economic boom. Finance Minister…

From wastage to value

Health and education

Opening Europe’s labor market to Pakistani talent
Pakistan’s engagement with European labor markets deserves to move beyond diplomatic discussions and into practical, well-regulated mechanisms that can create meaningful employment opportunities for its growing workforce. The recent meeting between Federa…
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), …
Making petrol relief reach those who need it
The government’s revised petrol relief scheme is a welcome attempt to make public assistance more accessible to ordinary citizens, particularly those who depend on motorcycles, rickshaws and small vehicles for their daily income. By offering a discount of…
From sick-care to healthcare
A healthcare system should ultimately be judged not by how many patients its hospitals treat, but by how many illnesses it prevents and how many lives it improves. If Pakistan can make prevention, early diagnosis and affordable primary care the foundation…
From economic stability to lasting growth
A growth rate above four per cent would be welcome. But the greater achievement would be to make that growth broad-based, export-oriented and sustainable so that Pakistan no longer has to begin the journey again after every economic boom. Finance Minister…
Power must reach the people
A system that cannot adapt to changing circumstances eventually becomes a burden rather than an instrument of progress. Pakistan’s administrative structure must evolve with its population and development needs. Whether through stronger districts, new prov…
Pakistan needs a stable energy policy
Pakistan’s energy sector stands at a critical crossroads. The country’s long-standing dependence on imported fuel, weak infrastructure, circular debt and declining domestic exploration have exposed the economy to repeated external shocks. The government’s…
Pakistan’s blue economy needs global partnerships
Pakistan’s maritime sector stands at an important crossroads. With a long coastline, strategically located ports and access to regional trade routes, the country possesses considerable potential to develop a stronger blue economy. Yet unlocking that poten…
Pakistan’s digital future: from vision to execution
Pakistan’s digital future will ultimately be determined not by the strength of its slogans, but by the quality of its implementation. Pakistan’s participation in LEAP 2026 in Riyadh offers more than an opportunity to showcase the country’s growing technol…
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…

From wastage to value

Health and education

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