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US-Israel war on Iran will bring no fundamental change to the Middle East
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US-Israel war on Iran will bring no fundamental change to the Middle East

By Sardar Khan Niazi For decades, wars in the Middle East have been accompanied by grand predictions. Every major conflict is said to herald a “new Middle East,” redraw the…

The need for smarter tax policies

The need for smarter tax policies

Jun 13, 2026
Sustainable economic progress will come not from placing additional burdens on compliant taxpayers but from bringing more economic activity into the documented sector. The tobacco industry debate offers a broader lesson for policymakers: effective governa…
Trade diplomacy and economic opportunity

Trade diplomacy and economic opportunity

May 08, 2026
Pakistan’s engagement with the United States has often been viewed through the lens of security and strategic interests. However, recent developments suggest a gradual but important shift toward economic diplomacy. The emphasis placed during the meeting o…
Building a culture of savings and investment

Building a culture of savings and investment

May 07, 2026
Pakistan’s economic trajectory has historically been constrained by low savings rates, which in turn limit investment capacity and increase reliance on external borrowing. In this context, the mutual fund industry represents a strategic lever for mobilizi…
A strategic opening

A strategic opening

May 06, 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, …
Sustainable growth agenda picks up pace

Sustainable growth agenda picks up pace

May 05, 2026
At a time when developing economies face mounting pressure to transition to low-carbon growth without compromising development goals, such engagements carry both strategic and practical significance. The meeting between Dr Musadik Malik and Ma Jun reflect…
Tax reforms for REIT growth

Tax reforms for REIT growth

May 04, 2026
The success of REIT reforms will depend on sustained coordination, policy consistency, and timely execution. If implemented effectively, these measures could transform REITs into a cornerstone of Pakistan’s capital markets enhancing transparency, mobilizi…
Sustainable growth back on agenda

Sustainable growth back on agenda

May 02, 2026
Pakistan’s economic landscape has long been shaped by structural imbalances, with climate risks now compounding existing vulnerabilities. Floods, water stress, and energy challenges have underscored the urgency of embedding resilience into development pla…
Strategic seas, economic gains

Strategic seas, economic gains

May 01, 2026
Pakistan’s maritime sector is once again at the centre of economic policymaking, with the government projecting it as a catalyst for regional trade integration and long-term growth. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry’s re…
Investment focus reshapes EU ties

Investment focus reshapes EU ties

Apr 30, 2026
At the core of this evolving partnership lies a recognition that preferential trade access, particularly under the GSP Plus framework, has served as a foundation but not a ceiling for bilateral engagement. While exports to the European market have long be…
From policy to practice

From policy to practice

Apr 29, 2026
Pakistan’s engagement with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) reflects a timely and necessary shift toward aligning economic policy with environmental sustainability. As climate pressures intensify and fiscal constraints tighten, the ability to mobi…
Economic discipline vs public relief

Economic discipline vs public relief

Apr 28, 2026
Pakistan’s reliance on imported oil leaves it exposed to external shocks, particularly fluctuations driven by conflicts such as tensions between the United States and Iran. These geopolitical fault lines routinely disrupt global oil supply chains, trigger…
The need for smarter tax policies
June 13, 2026 Editorial

The need for smarter tax policies

Sustainable economic progress will come not…

Government announces reduction in petrol and diesel prices
June 12, 2026 Latest News | Pakistan

Government announces reduction in petrol and diesel prices

The government has announced a reduction…

Kane Williamson announces retirement from international cricket
June 12, 2026 Latest News | Sports

Kane Williamson announces retirement from international cricket

New Zealand’s legendary batsman and former…

Elon Musk’s wealth exceeds $1 trillion, becoming the first trillionaire
June 12, 2026 Latest News

Elon Musk’s wealth exceeds $1 trillion, becoming the first trillionaire

Elon Musk became the first trillionaire…

Sardar Khan Niazi

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

Climate justice cannot wait

Climate justice cannot wait

May 09, 2026
Pakistan today stands among the countries most vulnerable to climate change despite contributing minimally to global carbon emissions. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, shrinking glaciers, devastating floods, prolonged droughts, and worsening water s…
Trade diplomacy and economic opportunity

Trade diplomacy and economic opportunity

May 08, 2026
Pakistan’s engagement with the United States has often been viewed through the lens of security and strategic interests. However, recent developments suggest a gradual but important shift toward economic diplomacy. The emphasis placed during the meeting o…
Building a culture of savings and investment

Building a culture of savings and investment

May 07, 2026
Pakistan’s economic trajectory has historically been constrained by low savings rates, which in turn limit investment capacity and increase reliance on external borrowing. In this context, the mutual fund industry represents a strategic lever for mobilizi…
A strategic opening

A strategic opening

May 06, 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, …
Sustainable growth agenda picks up pace

Sustainable growth agenda picks up pace

May 05, 2026
At a time when developing economies face mounting pressure to transition to low-carbon growth without compromising development goals, such engagements carry both strategic and practical significance. The meeting between Dr Musadik Malik and Ma Jun reflect…
Tax reforms for REIT growth

Tax reforms for REIT growth

May 04, 2026
The success of REIT reforms will depend on sustained coordination, policy consistency, and timely execution. If implemented effectively, these measures could transform REITs into a cornerstone of Pakistan’s capital markets enhancing transparency, mobilizi…
Sustainable growth back on agenda

Sustainable growth back on agenda

May 02, 2026
Pakistan’s economic landscape has long been shaped by structural imbalances, with climate risks now compounding existing vulnerabilities. Floods, water stress, and energy challenges have underscored the urgency of embedding resilience into development pla…
Strategic seas, economic gains

Strategic seas, economic gains

May 01, 2026
Pakistan’s maritime sector is once again at the centre of economic policymaking, with the government projecting it as a catalyst for regional trade integration and long-term growth. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry’s re…
Investment focus reshapes EU ties

Investment focus reshapes EU ties

Apr 30, 2026
At the core of this evolving partnership lies a recognition that preferential trade access, particularly under the GSP Plus framework, has served as a foundation but not a ceiling for bilateral engagement. While exports to the European market have long be…
From policy to practice

From policy to practice

Apr 29, 2026
Pakistan’s engagement with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) reflects a timely and necessary shift toward aligning economic policy with environmental sustainability. As climate pressures intensify and fiscal constraints tighten, the ability to mobi…
The need for smarter tax policies
June 13, 2026 Editorial

The need for smarter tax policies

Sustainable economic progress will come not…

Government announces reduction in petrol and diesel prices
June 12, 2026 Latest News | Pakistan

Government announces reduction in petrol and diesel prices

The government has announced a reduction…

Kane Williamson announces retirement from international cricket
June 12, 2026 Latest News | Sports

Kane Williamson announces retirement from international cricket

New Zealand’s legendary batsman and former…

Elon Musk’s wealth exceeds $1 trillion, becoming the first trillionaire
June 12, 2026 Latest News

Elon Musk’s wealth exceeds $1 trillion, becoming the first trillionaire

Elon Musk became the first trillionaire…

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