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Shehbaz’s balanced diplomacy with Iran, Saudi Arabia
Opinion

Shehbaz’s balanced diplomacy with Iran, Saudi Arabia

By Sardar Khan Niazi Pakistan has long had to navigate the shifting fault lines of Middle Eastern politics. Few rivalries have tested Islamabad’s diplomatic agility as consistently as that between…

Shehbaz’s balanced diplomacy with Iran, Saudi Arabia

Shehbaz’s balanced diplomacy with Iran, Saudi Arabia

Mar 15, 2026
By Sardar Khan Niazi Pakistan has long had to navigate the shifting fault lines of Middle Eastern politics. Few rivalries have tested Islamabad’s diplomatic agility as consistently as that between Iran and Saudi Arabia. At a time when tensions across t…
A budget built on reality, not borrowing

A budget built on reality, not borrowing

May 31, 2025
For a country like Pakistan, which relies heavily on foreign borrowing, preparing a national budget becomes even more complicated. Policymakers face a balancing act, managing liquidity in the face of debt maturities, rollovers, and mounting interest payme…
Rajnath’s Commentary on Kashmir: An International Law Perspective

Rajnath’s Commentary on Kashmir: An International Law Perspective

May 31, 2025
The recent statement of Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh cannot obscure the fact that, according to international law, Kashmir is not recognized as part of India's union territory. It remains a disputed territory, with its future awaiting resolution …
Bridging the gap: capital markets and the crisis in banking

Bridging the gap: capital markets and the crisis in banking

May 30, 2025
Pakistan's capital markets have seen gradual improvements, but several challenges persist: Market Liquidity and Volatility, Investor Confidence, Regulatory Reforms, and Product Diversification. As Pakistan struggles with economic turbulence, the importanc…
A Tale of Helplessness and Apathy

A Tale of Helplessness and Apathy

May 29, 2025
  Allah has created human beings with great wisdom. On one side, there are people who worship Allah, do good deeds, thank Him for His blessings, and treat others with kindness. They love helping others. These are the righteous people who follow th…
Pakistan’s Budget, Nation’s Future

Pakistan’s Budget, Nation’s Future

May 27, 2025
Pakistan at the Brink: Challenges, Choices, and the Crucial 2025–26 Budget" As Pakistan prepares to present its federal budget for the fiscal year 2025–26 on June 10, the country finds itself at a defining moment. The upcoming budget is far more than a ro…
Isolated India

Isolated India

May 27, 2025
India’s current geopolitical standing is one of increasing isolation, particularly within the South Asian region. Thanks to the racist ideology of Hindutva , India's relationships with neighboring countries have become notably strained, leading many to pe…
Pakistan must break free from the tobacco industry’s grip

Pakistan must break free from the tobacco industry’s grip

May 26, 2025
As Pakistan confronts deepening economic challenges and an urgent need to broaden its revenue base, the tobacco industry has returned to its familiar play, deploying disinformation, exploiting loopholes, and amplifying panic over illicit trade. A flurry o…
Pakistan must break free from the tobacco industry’s grip

Pakistan must break free from the tobacco industry’s grip

May 25, 2025
As Pakistan confronts deepening economic challenges and an urgent need to broaden its revenue base, the tobacco industry has returned to its familiar play, deploying disinformation, exploiting loopholes, and amplifying panic over illicit trade. A flurry o…
Together for Pakistan

Together for Pakistan

May 24, 2025
In a remarkable display of national solidarity and statesmanship, Field Marshal General Syed Asim Munir hosted a dinner reception to honour Pakistan’s civil-military leadership and its resilient citizenry, following the country’s resolute response to Indi…
Hats off to ISPR

Hats off to ISPR

May 24, 2025
  Hats off to ISPR. The nation extends its deepest respect and admiration to ISPR. Its dedication does not just inspire; it ignites a fire within us all. In light of the recent conflict between Pakistan and India, ISPR has proven itself to be a be…
Hydropower
March 15, 2026 Editorial

Hydropower

China Energy Engineering Corporation has emerged…

From Trade Dialogue to Strategic Cooperation
March 14, 2026 Editorial

From Trade Dialogue to Strategic Cooperation

Pakistan and Qatar share longstanding diplomatic…

How long will the present war in the Middle East last?
March 14, 2026 Opinion

How long will the present war in the Middle East last?

By Sardar Khan Niazi The question…

Gold prices drop sharply in global and local markets
March 13, 2026 Business

Gold prices drop sharply in global and local markets

Karachi: The price of gold per…

Sardar Khan Niazi

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

Load shedding in Pakistan: a crisis we refuse to solve

Load shedding in Pakistan: a crisis we refuse to solve

Jun 02, 2025
It is 2025, and yet Pakistan continues to grapple with a problem that should have long been consigned to the past: load shedding. Despite repeated assurances by successive governments and the installation of new power plants over the years, power outages …
A budget built on reality, not borrowing

A budget built on reality, not borrowing

May 31, 2025
For a country like Pakistan, which relies heavily on foreign borrowing, preparing a national budget becomes even more complicated. Policymakers face a balancing act, managing liquidity in the face of debt maturities, rollovers, and mounting interest payme…
Rajnath’s Commentary on Kashmir: An International Law Perspective

Rajnath’s Commentary on Kashmir: An International Law Perspective

May 31, 2025
The recent statement of Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh cannot obscure the fact that, according to international law, Kashmir is not recognized as part of India's union territory. It remains a disputed territory, with its future awaiting resolution …
Bridging the gap: capital markets and the crisis in banking

Bridging the gap: capital markets and the crisis in banking

May 30, 2025
Pakistan's capital markets have seen gradual improvements, but several challenges persist: Market Liquidity and Volatility, Investor Confidence, Regulatory Reforms, and Product Diversification. As Pakistan struggles with economic turbulence, the importanc…
A Tale of Helplessness and Apathy

A Tale of Helplessness and Apathy

May 29, 2025
  Allah has created human beings with great wisdom. On one side, there are people who worship Allah, do good deeds, thank Him for His blessings, and treat others with kindness. They love helping others. These are the righteous people who follow th…
Pakistan’s Budget, Nation’s Future

Pakistan’s Budget, Nation’s Future

May 27, 2025
Pakistan at the Brink: Challenges, Choices, and the Crucial 2025–26 Budget" As Pakistan prepares to present its federal budget for the fiscal year 2025–26 on June 10, the country finds itself at a defining moment. The upcoming budget is far more than a ro…
Isolated India

Isolated India

May 27, 2025
India’s current geopolitical standing is one of increasing isolation, particularly within the South Asian region. Thanks to the racist ideology of Hindutva , India's relationships with neighboring countries have become notably strained, leading many to pe…
Pakistan must break free from the tobacco industry’s grip

Pakistan must break free from the tobacco industry’s grip

May 26, 2025
As Pakistan confronts deepening economic challenges and an urgent need to broaden its revenue base, the tobacco industry has returned to its familiar play, deploying disinformation, exploiting loopholes, and amplifying panic over illicit trade. A flurry o…
Pakistan must break free from the tobacco industry’s grip

Pakistan must break free from the tobacco industry’s grip

May 25, 2025
As Pakistan confronts deepening economic challenges and an urgent need to broaden its revenue base, the tobacco industry has returned to its familiar play, deploying disinformation, exploiting loopholes, and amplifying panic over illicit trade. A flurry o…
Together for Pakistan

Together for Pakistan

May 24, 2025
In a remarkable display of national solidarity and statesmanship, Field Marshal General Syed Asim Munir hosted a dinner reception to honour Pakistan’s civil-military leadership and its resilient citizenry, following the country’s resolute response to Indi…
Hydropower
March 15, 2026 Editorial

Hydropower

China Energy Engineering Corporation has emerged…

From Trade Dialogue to Strategic Cooperation
March 14, 2026 Editorial

From Trade Dialogue to Strategic Cooperation

Pakistan and Qatar share longstanding diplomatic…

How long will the present war in the Middle East last?
March 14, 2026 Opinion

How long will the present war in the Middle East last?

By Sardar Khan Niazi The question…

Gold prices drop sharply in global and local markets
March 13, 2026 Business

Gold prices drop sharply in global and local markets

Karachi: The price of gold per…

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