An ‘America First’ strategy
THE National Security Strategy (NSS) recently released by the Trump administration leaves little doubt that it is an effort to redirect US foreign policy and break in several ways from the past.…
Sugar first, stability later
On December 8 this year, the IMF Executive Board completed the second review of Pakistan’s economic reform programme, under which Pakistan was cleared to receive a loan of about $1…
No shortage of essential medicines despite pharma firms’ exit, minister tells NA
Amid concerns over multinational pharmaceutical companies winding up their operations in Pakistan, Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal told parliamentarians on Monday that these exits were part of global corporate…
The illusion of a ceasefire
For a brief moment, people around the world witnessed an unexpected scene in Gaza: a mass wedding involving more than 50 couples in the middle of a shattered landscape. Young…
Non-existent ceasefire
When on October 10, a “ceasefire” was declared in Gaza, many Palestinians breathed a sigh of relief. They had just endured two years of constant bombardment estimated to equal roughly…
Surviving the ceasefire
Ten days had passed since the “ceasefire” was announced and I thought it must finally be safe for me to go out. Venturing out was supposed to be a step…
Financial firms to feel outsized impact from Trump’s H-1B overhaul
The Trump administration’s overhaul of the H-1B system could have an outsized impact on the finance industry, which could face hiring challenges following the imposition of the new $100,000 fee.…
Financial firms to feel outsized impact from Trump’s H-1B overhaul
The Trump administration’s overhaul of the H-1B system could have an outsized impact on the finance industry, which could face hiring challenges following the imposition of the new $100,000 fee.…
German firm gives ‘second life’ to used EV batteries
A German company is putting used electric vehicle batteries to new use by stacking them into fridge-size units that homes and businesses can use to store their excess solar and…
In the line of fire
ON Sept 8, the Nepalese capital erupted in chaos. The world witnessed thousands of young protesters in school uniform — who identified themselves as Gen Z — on the streets…
