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Building bridges through technology

Jul 14, 2026

Pakistan's invitation to Bahrain to invest in information technology, food security, tourism and other priority industries demonstrates the country's growing emphasis on attracting quality foreign investment. These sectors possess significant untapped pot…

Promise, policy and the challenge of delivery

Apr 27, 2026

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

Apr 25, 2026

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

Apr 24, 2026

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

Apr 23, 2026

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…

A strategic opening

Apr 22, 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, …

Balancing relief and reality

Apr 21, 2026

The government’s stated focus on safeguarding the “common man” carries both political and economic weight. Fuel pricing has a cascading effect across sectors, from agriculture to industry, making it central to overall economic stability. Any relief in thi…

Quality over quantity

Apr 20, 2026

Pakistan’s development trajectory has long been constrained by structural weaknesses, among which gaps in education stand out prominently. While infrastructure, industry, and investment frequently dominate policy discourse, it is the human capital base th…

Fuel stability achieved, but at what cost?

Apr 19, 2026

By any measure, the recent global oil crisis posed one of the most severe external shocks to Pakistan’s fragile economy in recent years. With nearly 80 percent of its energy needs met through imports, the country remains acutely vulnerable to disruptions …

War on Illicit Wealth

Apr 18, 2026

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…

When minutes matter

Apr 17, 2026

Pakistan is consistently ranked among the most climate-vulnerable nations in the world, facing a growing frequency of extreme weather events from devastating floods to glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in its northern regions. These disasters are no lo…

July 14, 2026 Opinion

Water: Not an Indian Ownership

July 14, 2026 Latest News | Pakistan

We defeated India under the leadership of Field Marshal: SK Niazi

July 13, 2026 Business

Gold has become cheaper, prices have decreased in global and local markets

July 13, 2026 World

Britain declares Iranian Revolutionary Guards a threat to national security

Sardar Khan Niazi

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

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…