This summer, large parts of Pakistan, particularly Southern Punjab, Sindh, and Baluchistan, are once again reeling under an intense and prolonged heatwave. With temperatures soaring above 45°C in many areas,…
A two-day Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 (PMIF25) held at Islamabad on April 8 and 9 concluded on a vision of turning the hidden minerals of Pakistan into a trillion-dollar…
The previous article had focused on the overall fiscal performance of Provincial governments in the first six months of 2024-25. The objective of this article is to look more closely…
Perhaps a better caption could have been politicians and economics but a fair sense of judgement prevailed. The subject is one of an incredible juxtaposition. The words apparently contrast each…
Textile sector of Pakistan is facing many internal and external challenges including energy affordability and availability, current account deficit, shortage of raw material, credit availability, lack of institutional support, infrastructure…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping education globally, promising accessible, personalized and effective learning. Unesco is committed to supporting member states to harness the potential of AI for achieving the Education…
Mining the earth for natural resources is a profitable business strategy employed by many nations, including China, Italy, Turkey, Spain and Brazil. The contribution of the mineral sector is multifarious:…
Donald Trump’s electoral victory as the 47th US president has triggered debates worldwide on its likely repercussions for the US, its allies and the rest of the world. Pakistan which…
The significance of cotton for Pakistan’s economy is fundamental, as it plays a pivotal role in agriculture, industry, and employment sectors. Cotton is a key crop in the agricultural sector,…
It was not too long ago that I had written about the unusual deaths by lightning strikes across the country. This unusual phenomenon has only increased, claiming more lives. I…
