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Pakistan’s economic opportunities in the SCO

Being part of a regional organization greatly benefits countries by improving their global trade position while ensuring sustainable economic development. As Pakistan tries to be a part of regional integration,…

The burden of inefficiency

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…

Realistically speaking, the economy has improved

Making comments on financial issues without any expertise in the subject matter or without receiving concurrence from the experts has become a widely adopted approach. Recently, I saw numerous remarks…

Even-handed approach to sanctions?

What should not have happened has happened. Iran has moved the International Court of Arbitration in Paris against Pakistan for not completing its portion of the gas pipeline and failure…

Reimagining SCO’s role in region

The Shanghai Coopera- tion Organisation (SCO) is scheduled to hold its upcoming meeting in Pakistan. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a mosaic of cultures, economics, and aspirations that goes…

Off the streets and on the list

In a crucial milestone for the nation, Pakistan is preparing to launch its first-ever National Sex Offenders Register this November, signalling a firm commitment to combat sexual violence. Women and…

Hopeful horizons

In September 2024, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped to 6.9 per cent, a significant decline from 31.4 per cent in September 2023. This means the overall rate of price…

The ones left behind

CITIZENSHIP, or shehriat, is a context-dependent concept which is performed, negotiated and practised under historical, cultural, political and social legacies. The subcontinent’s political history shaped a strong Muslim identity, inspiring…

Vanity, insanity

IN a country where opportunities are scarce and the dreams of many crushed by adversity and obstacles, Arshad Nadeem’s Olympic triumph reverberates with a message far more profound than the accolade itself.…