Developing provincial NDCs
PAKISTAN presented its first Nationally Determined Contributions in 2016, updating it in 2021 and most recently submitting NDC 3.0 last month. The latest asks for $565.7 billion in climate finance.…
China injects stability into global economy
The 2025 Semi-Annual Report on China’s Economy has been released recently. According to preliminary estimates, the gross domestic product (GDP) in the first half of the year reached 66 trillion…
Climate change-induced catastrophes and economy
‘Flash floods in Pakistan have destroyed thousands of acres of crops in Punjab, the country’s largest producer. About 60 percent of the province’s rice crops and 30% of its sugarcane…
Politics and economy
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…
Striving for cashless economy
The global financial ecosystem is undergoing metamorphosis, with digital payment systems emerging as the cornerstone of economic efficiency, transparency, and growth. Yet, in many developing economies, cash remains the dominant…
Impact on economy
THE damage from climate change-induced natural disasters to property, businesses, and critical infrastructure is evident worldwide. However, understanding climate change impacts on the output of economies is vital to developing…
Trump, global economy, and a world of polycrisis
The last time Donald Trump was in office, the world was in the midst of a global pandemic, and the cost of living was fast moving north, both at home…
Charting a path to an export-driven economy
Pakistan’s economy remains trapped in a vicious boom-bust cycle, struggling to achieve sustained growth and resilience. A glaring consequence of this instability is the recurring need for external financial support,…
Tech glitches, economy twitches
In today’s digital landscape, the internet has become a fundamental necessity for individuals and businesses alike. However, in certain countries, the reliability and accessibility of this vital resource remains a…
Sachs on Pakistan’s economy
Koi khwaab na ho to bataen kya?’ (When no dreams stay what can one say?) — Athar Nafees (sung by Farida Khanum) ON Nov 21, Dr Jeffrey Sachs, the renowned…
