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Announcement of a major reduction in the prices of petroleum products

From promises to practical action

Oct 20, 2026

Breast cancer is no longer an issue that can be confined to hospitals, medical conferences or awareness campaigns held once a year. It is a national health challenge that demands sustained attention, practical policies and equal access to treatment. As Pa…

The Uncertain Path to Reconciliation in Islamabad

Jan 09, 2025

The air in Islamabad crackled with an unspoken tension. Whispers of clandestine meetings, veiled threats, and unlikely alliances filled the corridors of power. Officially, the government and the PTI were locked in a tense standoff, their negotiations seem…

The Bitter Pill

Jan 08, 2025

The humid air hung heavy in the textile factory, the rhythmic clatter of looms a constant hum. Mr. Khan, his brow furrowed with worry, paced the floor. The IMF's demands were a hammer blow. No more cheap gas for his captive power plant, the lifeline that …

Addressing Pakistan’s Power Planning Crisis

Jan 07, 2025

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has delivered a stark assessment of Pakistan’s power sector woes: poor planning and overinvestment in generation capacity have rendered electricity unaffordable for households and industries alike. …

Pakistan’s Children Face a Hunger Crisis

Jan 06, 2025

Pakistan is grappling with a devastating hunger crisis, with over 1.4 million children born into hunger in 2024 alone. This grim statistic places Pakistan second only to the Democratic Republic of Congo among countries with a significant portion of the po…

Path to Stability Opens

Jan 05, 2025

As negotiations between the government and the PTI continue to address a number of unresolved concerns, there is a welcome calm in the political climate. With two meetings in recent weeks, the groundbreaking for discussions seems to have been completed, a…

The Ghost of Peace

Jan 04, 2025

The air hung heavy with the scent of smoke and fear in Parachinar. Dust devils danced across the barren landscape, mirroring the turmoil within the hearts of its people. For weeks, the town had been a prisoner, choked by the invisible chains of violence. …

Uraan Pakistan: Aspirations Without a Roadmap

Jan 03, 2025

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently unveiled the ambitious Uraan Pakistan, a five-year economic plan aimed at building on the country’s nascent recovery to transform Pakistan into a trillion-dollar economy by 2035. Anchored in the PML-N’s five-point de…

The Pendulum of Progress

Jan 02, 2025

The air in the Finance Ministry office was thick with the scent of desperation. Asif, the young economist, stared at the grim figures on his screen. The growth rate, a mere 0.92%, mirrored the nation's faltering heartbeat. The IMF program, a bitter pill, …

Building a Charter of Economy: Bridging Politics and Policy

Jan 01, 2025

Economic stability is the backbone of national progress, yet Pakistan’s economic landscape remains fraught with challenges that demand urgent and comprehensive reforms. The concept of a "Charter of Economy" has emerged as a potential framework to address …

October 20, 2026 Latest News | Sci-Tech

Pakistan’s first astronaut to leave for space on November 25

October 20, 2026 Health | Latest News

Modern laboratory established in the UK for cancer diagnosis and treatment

October 20, 2026 Entertainment | Latest News

Security beefed up outside Salman Khan’s residence after attack on Tiger Shroff

October 20, 2026 Latest News | Pakistan

There can be no compromise on the protection of the Two Holy Mosques: Pak Army Spokesperson

Sardar Khan Niazi

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

Taking Ownership of Reforms

Jan 10, 2025

It is disheartening to witness how government officials in Pakistan often shy away from taking ownership of critical decisions, instead attributing them to external pressures. Even well-intentioned reforms are presented as unavoidable obligations imposed …