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Tech parks for growth

In today’s fast-paced global economy, technology parks play a crucial role in fostering industrial development by providing an ecosystem conducive to innovation, collaboration and entrepreneurship. These designated areas are often…

Making IT Parks Useful

Making IT parks useful

Information Technology (IT) Parks or Technology Parks are established in many countries, with certain objectives linked with economic indicators. Those with a complete ecosystem in place are generally characterized by…

A silent revolution

The destiny of nations is determined not by the size of their armies or the depth of their natural resources, but by the power of their intellect, by the knowledge…

Industrial policy redefined

FOR decades, Pakistan has suffered from de-industrialisation, clinging to a dated model of picking winners through tariff protections and subsidies. This strategy has not only failed to deliver growth; it…

Launch with China, build at home

Between May 2024 and July 2025, Pakistan's space programme soared to new heights. Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal rightly described this shift in Pakistan's space momentum by stating that Pakistan's advancements…

Transition for the better

Pakistan’s economic failure has been the result of chronic political instability, poor political leadership, weak governance, and widespread corruption that undermine investor confidence. Overreliance on imports, a narrow export base…

Invest in innovation

Innovation is now the key driver of global economic growth, surpassing traditional factors like natural resources or cheap labour. Countries that invest in education, science, technology, and innovation (ESTI) while…