The NDC challenges
The International Day of Clean Energy is celebrated annually on January 26 to highlight the importance of clean energy in mitigating climate change and encouraging countries to transition to sustainable…
Drill, baby, drill!
At the onset of his second term as the president of the United States, Donald Trump has reignited a global debate about the trajectory of his economic policies. With bold…
End elite capture
For decades, Pakistan’s economy has been held hostage – not by external enemies, but by an internal force more dangerous: elite capture. From the 22 families that controlled Pakistan’s wealth…
AI love: cute or creepy?
At a time when speed and convenience dictate our interactions, a new trend has appeared: virtual friendships. AI-powered chatbots that can chat with us, understand our preferences and speak to…
The DeepSeek disruption
In September 2017, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared, “Artificial intelligence is the future, not only for Russia, but for all humankind. It comes with colossal opportunities but also threats that…
The unraveling of power sector
Power sector is by far the most poorly performing sector of the economy – a sector that compromises the competitiveness of our industries, those that cater solely to domestic consumption…
FBR’s anti-technology strides
“The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has become a significant barrier to the widespread adoption of QR code payment systems in Pakistan. FBR often sends notices to businesses when they…
China does more with less
The sudden rise of DeepSeek has been fascinating and instructive on so many levels. Just like that, it forced US-China headlines away from Trump’s tariffs, triggered a trillion-dollar bloodbath on…
Unlocking the potential of stock splits
Corporate actions are important in shaping investor sentiment and activating market activity in the rapidly changing financial markets. However, out of all those activities, stock splitting is among the strategic…
A brand new world?
Economics is at the forefront, intertwined with politics, shaping international relations today. Global politics is entering a new era driven by artificial intelligence (AI), offering vast opportunities to advance economic…
