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War on Illicit Wealth
The federal government’s decision to launch an aggressive nationwide crackdown on money laundering and hawala/hundi networks marks a critical moment in Pakistan’s long struggle to formalize its financial system and restore economic credibility. Chaired by…
A blueprint for sustainable growth
The recent review meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on key Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) projects sends a clear and reassuring message: Pakistan’s infrastructure develo…
Global Urban Growth
The extent to which the Global South will be at the center of the world's growing urbanization is highlighted in the UN's World Urbanization Prospects report 2025. With Dhaka predicted to become the world's largest city by the mid of the century and Karac…
Transformative step toward better public health
Artificial Intelligence in healthcare refers to the use of advanced computer systems and algorithms that can analyze medical data, learn from patterns, and assist doctors, hospitals, and health authorities in diagnosis, treatment, disease prevention, and …
A cornerstone of Pakistan’s fiscal federalism
The National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, a constitutional obligation under Article 160 of the Constitution of Pakistan, is the bedrock of fiscal federalism in the country. It serves as a vital mechanism for the vertical and horizontal distribution of …
From doubt to dominance
It is equally probable to hear that ‘the youth are Pakistan’s greatest asset’ and that ‘population growth is the nation’s biggest problem’. The country appears unable to reach a decision. However, this past Sunday, the under-19 men’s cricket team provided…
Smart mobility for a smarter Pakistan
Pakistan stands at a critical crossroads where economic pressures, climate vulnerability, and rapid population growth demand innovative and sustainable solutions. In this context, electric vehicle (EV) technologies and the expanded use of artificial intel…
Gaza stabilization force plan
Comments made by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday have highlighted the ongoing uncertainty regarding Pakistan's potential involvement in the proposed International Stabilisation Force (ISF) for Gaza. While addressing the media, Rubio expressed …
Gaza Strip
The catastrophic destruction across the Gaza Strip has been described by educators as a scholasticide. With nearly 90% of school buildings damaged or destroyed, and over 625,000 children denied formal education for more than a year, the crisis is not mere…
Energy sector reforms and the road to sustainability
One of the most significant takeaways from the meeting was the World Bank’s appreciation of the Petroleum Division for resolving the long-standing LNG issue. For years, LNG mismanagement had imposed heavy financial burdens on the national exchequer, disru…
Smart data, stronger institutions
Pakistan’s public financial management system stands at a critical juncture, where traditional methods of oversight are increasingly inadequate to meet the demands of a complex, digitalizing economy. The inauguration of the Center for Government Data Anal…

War on Illicit Wealth

Trump faces impasse over Iran war

Global Water Resources
The water cycle on Earth is oscillating between extremes. According to the most recent State of Global Water Resources report from the World Meteorological Organization, barely one-third of river basins saw "normal" conditions in 2024. The remaining ones …
A blueprint for sustainable growth
The recent review meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on key Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) projects sends a clear and reassuring message: Pakistan’s infrastructure develo…
Global Urban Growth
The extent to which the Global South will be at the center of the world's growing urbanization is highlighted in the UN's World Urbanization Prospects report 2025. With Dhaka predicted to become the world's largest city by the mid of the century and Karac…
Transformative step toward better public health
Artificial Intelligence in healthcare refers to the use of advanced computer systems and algorithms that can analyze medical data, learn from patterns, and assist doctors, hospitals, and health authorities in diagnosis, treatment, disease prevention, and …
A cornerstone of Pakistan’s fiscal federalism
The National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, a constitutional obligation under Article 160 of the Constitution of Pakistan, is the bedrock of fiscal federalism in the country. It serves as a vital mechanism for the vertical and horizontal distribution of …
From doubt to dominance
It is equally probable to hear that ‘the youth are Pakistan’s greatest asset’ and that ‘population growth is the nation’s biggest problem’. The country appears unable to reach a decision. However, this past Sunday, the under-19 men’s cricket team provided…
Smart mobility for a smarter Pakistan
Pakistan stands at a critical crossroads where economic pressures, climate vulnerability, and rapid population growth demand innovative and sustainable solutions. In this context, electric vehicle (EV) technologies and the expanded use of artificial intel…
Gaza stabilization force plan
Comments made by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday have highlighted the ongoing uncertainty regarding Pakistan's potential involvement in the proposed International Stabilisation Force (ISF) for Gaza. While addressing the media, Rubio expressed …
Gaza Strip
The catastrophic destruction across the Gaza Strip has been described by educators as a scholasticide. With nearly 90% of school buildings damaged or destroyed, and over 625,000 children denied formal education for more than a year, the crisis is not mere…
Energy sector reforms and the road to sustainability
One of the most significant takeaways from the meeting was the World Bank’s appreciation of the Petroleum Division for resolving the long-standing LNG issue. For years, LNG mismanagement had imposed heavy financial burdens on the national exchequer, disru…

War on Illicit Wealth

Trump faces impasse over Iran war

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