The writer is a columnist based in Islamabad.
OFAC effectively uses the US dollar as a geopolitical tool to exert influence and pressure on other countries
Russia has accumulated 1,298 tons, China 1,181 tons, Turkey 424 tons, Poland 256 tons, and India 246 tons
Bitcoin is borderless, permitting near-instantaneous, global transfer of value
For Pakistan, cryptocurrencies can provide financial services to unbanked Pakistanis as around 80% are unbanked
A representation of virtual currency Bitcoin is seen in front of a stock graph in this illustration taken January 8, 2021. —ReutersIn the US, the...
A representational image showing people walking through a market in Lahore. — AFP/FileIn September 2024, the Consumer Price Index dropped to 6.9...
Ethereum has approximately 120 million coins in circulation and market capitalization of about $312 billion
Pakistanis find themselves trapped in a time warp of political turmoil
Gotham, Apollo, and Foundry are critical force multipliers, transforming the way military operations are conducted
Robo-Advisors, powered by AI, machine learning and NLP are dishing out automated financial advice and portfolio management services
Over the past 77 years, Pakistan has received more than $130 billion in loans, largely based on Pakistan's ‘authority structure’
Widespread dissemination of harmful content on social media sites poses a threat to our collective well-being, and our ability to defend our country
Consensus among global experts is clear: Pakistan Army is not merely military institution but backbone of nation’s integrity
US and China are engaged in a cyber arms race, with each accusing the other of hacking and disinformation campaign
IPPs have never been audited by independent auditors to verify their billion-rupee claims
Pakistan faces a persistent external financing gap, with projected funding needs consistently outpacing dollar inflows for the foreseeable future
Pakistan operates under Westminster system, comprising three branches: the executive, the parliament, and the judiciary
An aeroplane of the Pakistan International Airlines is seen in this photo. — AFP/FileThe Pakistan Public Works Department originated in the...
A pedestrian leaves the entrance of the headquarters of the Federal Board of Revenue building in Islamabad — AFP/FileFocus on growth, not taxes....
PM Shehbaz Sharif addresses the Pakistan-China Friendship and Business event during his China visit on June 6, 2024. — PIDWe have had four...
A representational image showing a foreign currency dealer counting US dollars at a shop in Karachi. — AFP/File Are billions of dollars coming to...
Shoppers crowd at a market area in Lahore. — AFP/FileIt’s budget time. And that only means one thing-additional taxes. Currently, every...
Electric power generating wind turbines and solar panels can be seen. — AFP/FileThe government of Bangladesh is implementing dozens of incentives...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Saudi Arabia on April 30, 2022. — SPAAh, what a delight it is...
A representational image showing farmers harvesting wheat crops in a field. — AFP/FileThere is a clear, lasting, and simple solution to...
In this picture taken on April 16, 2023, people throng a market area during shopping in Lahore. — AFPCare to cast your mind back to May of 2023?...
Crew members disembark from a Pakistan International Airways flight at Kabul Airport, Afghanistan.— AFP/FileIn Thailand, elephants are...
Pakistan's state-owned enterprises have been a focal point of national discourse.
Stockbrokers watch the latest share prices during a trading session at the Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi on February 3, 2020. —...
Pakistan risks drifting into a future where economic opportunities for its citizens remain constrained
Ministry of Energy must present the IMF with a comprehensive plan to improve efficiency and reduce circular debt in the power sector
In this critical juncture, government confronts an undeniable reality: privatization is not merely an option but sole viable path forward
Bank of America now believes that it is a good time to invest in bonds issued by Pakistan
Can the party’s traditional economic model deliver in 2024
Our economic woes are screaming truth partisan agendas only deepen pain
We are all confronted with significant challenges across various domains, ranging from economic obstacles to security concerns
Here is a partial list of countries that have legalized or decriminalized cannabis: Canada, Uruguay, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Barbados,...
Iran’s oil production has declined significantly, dropping from a peak of 6 million barrels per day to a low of 500,000 barrels a day in 2020 and...
Multi-crises are the presence of several crises occurring simultaneously. A complex emergency is defined as a circumstance marked by multiple...
However, what adds intrigue to this situation is discernible operational paralysis exhibited by Indian military leadership in aftermath
There’s a bloodbath going on in our so-called Public Sector Enterprises . Is there a commercial entity in the world with assets of Rs150 billion...
Here’s pre-election scene 1: The government of Pakistan has undertaken some critical reforms including rationalization of gas prices,...
In recent months, Pakistan’s economic landscape has witnessed significant transformations through major global investments. Yes, prominent global...
How could a government – any government in the world – turn a hundred billion-dollar asset into an eleven billion-dollar liability? In 1993, BHP...
Mahathir bin Mohamad governed Malaysia for a combined period of 24 years. In 1981, when Mahathir assumed office as Malaysia’s fourth prime...
Military domination will no longer be defined by personnel strength. Military domination will no longer be defined by quality or quantity of...
Our industrial history is witness that status quo has favoured select few, leaving smaller enterprises grossly marginalised
The inside view of the Senate of Pakistan. — Radio PakistanThe Senate of Pakistan, the upper house of parliament, has endorsed a resolution...
A vendor carries balloons down a Lahore street amid heavy smog. — AFP/FileWere you aware that Pakistan experiences 40 million cases of acute...
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar. — APP/FlieThe caretaker government, with the backing of the establishment, has made a determined...
