Singapore Airlines, British Airways and Lufthansa have increased their flights over Afghanistan after years of largely avoiding it now the Middle East conflict has made it seem a relatively safe…
A growing shortage of airline pilots is putting the industry's recent growth at risk as planes sit idle, higher salaries cut into profits and unions across the globe push for…
The US government largely shut down international travel to the United States in March with a series of rapid-fire moves, but restarting it will likely be a longer, more piecemeal…
A growing shortage of airline pilots is putting the industry's recent growth at risk as planes sit idle, higher salaries cut into profits and unions across the globe push for…
The shipping industry is cyclical in nature and has, over the past few decades, witnessed immense changes. The role of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has become all the more…
While working for a Swiss firm I had the opportunity to welcome several foreigners to Karachi and after taking care of company matters during the day would take them sightseeing…
Hosting the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Islamabad by Pakistan on October 15-16, 2024 was a good omen after a long period of diplomatic isolation. The event provided a…
A new report of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) disclosed that the lender has risked its reputation by extending a $7 billion bailout package to Pakistan, as any decision about…
Six months ago, the buzz in Islamabad was that foreign airline giants were lining up to acquire a seemingly beleaguered Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). The authorities, concerned at potential fallout,…
I was amazed to discover the profound lack of understanding surrounding the footprint and performance of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Pakistan upon joining the government. This glaring absence of data…
