Sales tax on restaurants through Finance Act
The imposition of 7.5% sales tax on restaurants through the Finance Act 2019 by the National Assembly, energetically defended by the Chairman of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), is patently…
Brand management
Miltary power is relatively easy to measure by counting the number of soldiers, tanks, planes, ships, etc. Economic might is quantified by readily available data on exchange rate, GDP, productivity,…
Japan’s labour crunch is reshaping how companies attract workers
Misaki Harada wants to quit her job as a receptionist at a restaurant management company in Tokyo and move into marketing for an apparel maker. But the 24-year-old said she…
What next for Imran Khan?
It has been more than a month since Imran Khan led his ‘independence’ march to Islamabad. The evening crowd at D-Chowk is getting thinner. The speeches have become increasingly mundane…
Call to action
JANE Goodall graces this world no more. Her seminal research revolutionised primatology by revealing that chimpanzees use tools, are omnivorous, have complex social structures with strong emotional bonds, and engage…
We have a crisis of confidence
Over the past decade, Pakistan has witnessed many multinationals rolling up their banners citing ‘unviable conditions’ – in reality, meaning unbearable uncertainty. We are witnessing a tragic threshold where flight…
Sustainable tourism
The term ‘sustainable tourism’ refers to sustainable and nature-based tourism. The purpose of such tourism is not only to enjoy and learn about nature and provide economic benefits to local…
Reviving Naran’s soul
Nestled along the banks of the Kunhar River in the heart of Kaghan Valley, the PTDC Motel in Naran has for decades stood as more than a set of huts…
Climate-smart investment
The devastating urban floods that Pakistan has witnessed in recent years are no longer isolated events that can be dismissed as seasonal misfortune. They are symptoms of a deeper malaise…
Beyond the plastic debate
Pakistan is drowning in waste, but not the kind most people talk about. According to the UN Comtrade database, every year the country produces 49.6 million tonnes of waste. Out…
