Blueprint for a rising Pakistan
March 23 marks a defining moment in our nation’s history. It is a day that reminds us of the unwavering resolve of our forefathers, who envisioned an independent and sovereign…
IIUI’s BoT picks another Saudi educationist as varsity president
Finally, the International Islamic University Islamabad is all set to have its new president as the university’s Board of Trustees (BoT) headed by President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday approved…
Gold volatility has risen
The Federal Reserve’s decision to keep its policy rate steady was the most significant economic development of the past week. Their announcement suggested that the economy might face some challenges…
Domestic economic thought, profession, and ‘dual-track’ pricing mechanism
Although Pakistan came into existence at a time when there was a deeply renewed focus on economic thought process globally in the wake of establishment of Bretton Woods institutions a…
Pakistan in dire need of reforms
The economic situation in Pakistan remains complex, with fluctuating growth rates, high prices of commodities, and economic disparities shaping the financial framework. The persistent fiscal deficit, compounded by heavy reliance…
Klarna IPO filing spurs hope of British fintech listings
Klarna’s upcoming US initial public offering could help unlock a pipeline of British fintech flotations after a barren period for new technology listings, investors, lawyers and an executive told Reuters.…
Pakistan’s roadmap to crypto legalization–III
Consumer protection in cryptocurrency transactions is an essential aspect of regulatory evolution, following the discussions on the definition, legal framework, oversight bodies, and licensing mechanisms in previous articles in the…
Big Tech’s data center boom poses new risk to US grid operators
Data Center Alley, a 30-square-mile stretch outside Washington D.C. and home to more than 200 data centers, consumes roughly the same electricity as Boston. So power company officials were alarmed…
Pakistan’s wheat ‘crisis’: time to formulate new policies
As Pakistan’s largest reservoirs, Tarbela and Mangla, teeter near dead levels, the nation faces a dual crisis, acute water shortages and a looming wheat harvest disaster. With Punjab and Sindh…
Fence is the best defence
Insulation from the turmoil-laden Afghanistan is the best option for Pakistan. Afghan War III must be avoided at all costs to save what remains of the Republic. Building an impregnable…
