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Shared mountains, shared responsibility

Shared mountains, shared responsibility
Climate change is rapidly reshaping the Himalayan region, making environmental cooperation no longer a matter of diplomatic courtesy but one of strategic necessity. Against this backdrop, the meeting between Pakistan's Federal Minister for Climate Change …
Tax reforms for REIT growth
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Promise, policy and the challenge of delivery
The inauguration of the country’s first FIFA Arena mini pitch project at a government school represents more than a symbolic gesture. It reflects a growing recognition that structured sports facilities at the grassroots level can serve as powerful tools f…
From access to opportunity
The path outlined is both pragmatic and necessary. Expanding women’s participation in the digital economy is not merely a social initiative; it is a strategic imperative for national growth. As Pakistan advances its digital agenda, the success of these ef…
Economic diplomacy in action
Pakistan’s renewed push to deepen engagement with global financial institutions, as reflected in Federal Minister Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh’s recent visit to London, signals a pragmatic shift toward outward-looking economic diplomacy. At a time when emerging ma…
A fine line between progress and pressure
The announcement of a 1,000-acre public park at the foothills of the Margalla Hills marks an ambitious step in reshaping the urban landscape of Islamabad. At a time when rapid urbanization continues to strain public spaces, such a project signals a long-o…
Sustainable growth agenda picks up pace
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Promise, policy and the challenge of delivery
The inauguration of the country’s first FIFA Arena mini pitch project at a government school represents more than a symbolic gesture. It reflects a growing recognition that structured sports facilities at the grassroots level can serve as powerful tools f…
From access to opportunity
The path outlined is both pragmatic and necessary. Expanding women’s participation in the digital economy is not merely a social initiative; it is a strategic imperative for national growth. As Pakistan advances its digital agenda, the success of these ef…
Economic diplomacy in action
Pakistan’s renewed push to deepen engagement with global financial institutions, as reflected in Federal Minister Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh’s recent visit to London, signals a pragmatic shift toward outward-looking economic diplomacy. At a time when emerging ma…

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