Global power shifts to the East
In the realm of global power dynamics, the East, spearheaded by China, Russia and their respective allies, is undergoing remarkable economic and diplomatic expansion, while the historically dominant Western nations,…
District disparities and gender shifts
The Council of Common Interest (CCI) approved the summary findings of the 7th Population and Housing Census during its 50th meeting on August 5, 2023. A gazette notification was made…
UK election date lifts fog over promising market recovery
A surprise British general election in July has removed a layer of uncertainty for UK markets, leaving investors to focus on the outlook for interest rates and the economy as…
PMDC drafts new accreditation standards for medical colleges, hospitals
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has prepared upgraded drafts of accreditation standards for medical colleges and teaching hospitals. Moreover, guidelines for MBBS curriculum, competencies of medical graduates and…
Wind power industry drifts off course
A perfect storm of supply chain delays, design flaws and higher costs in the offshore wind industry has put dozens of projects at risk of not being delivered in time…
Sterling’s star may fade as focus shifts to squeeze on UK economy
It’s the best performing currency this year in the G10 group of advanced economies against the dollar. But sterling’s strengthening streak is about to be put to the test as…
US trade shifts on Covid and China tensions, but no ‘decoupling’ yet
US trade flows are realigning on the back of pandemic shocks and tensions with China, but efforts to reduce interdependence between the superpowers have not brought a swift decoupling. While…
The future of NFTs
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are non-modifiable digital assets that represent artworks, music pieces and other real-life objects and sit on a blockchain. The NFT market is robust and continuously developing, leading…
Picking pennies: Dollar slump lifts US bond returns for foreigners
A 10% decline in the value of the US dollar since March has boosted returns for foreign investors in the world’s largest government bond market at a time when US…
Environmental concerns grow as space tourism lifts off
After years of waiting, Richard Branson’s journey to space this month on a Virgin Galactic vessel was supposed to be a triumphant homecoming. Instead, the jaunt attracted significant criticism —…
