Between China and the US
Duringhis recent official trip to China, President Asif Zardari reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the strategic partnership with that country. In his meetings with Chinese leaders, especially President Xi Jinping, ...
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Duringhis recent official trip to China, President Asif Zardari reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the strategic partnership with that country. In his meetings with Chinese leaders, especially President Xi Jinping, ...
KARACHI: President Asif Ali Zardari’s five-day visit to China this week reaffirmed the enduring strength of Islamabad and Beijing’s "ironclad" relationship to detractors. He put it best himself at the start of talks with Chi...
The continuing spiral of public debt reveals a worrisome trend that puts the economy at risk and undermines the promise of progress for millions of citizens. Data in the most recent Finance Ministry Debt Policy Statement and the...
Internet connectivity has become the backbone of modern economies around the globe. It helps to facilitate the global trade and economic growth of a country. In Pakistan, recurring internet shutdowns have emerged as a critical i...
Pakistan’s economy is facing a severe and multifaceted crisis due to fiscal instability, a fragile currency and an unsustainable debt burden. The root causes of this predicament lie in decades of reliance on debt-driven growth...
The government has concluded a significant renegotiation of agreements with 14 independent power producers (IPPs). This is expected to yield savings of Rs 813 billion and reduce the circular debt by Rs 329 billion. The revised a...
The IMF and the World Bank have been pivotal in bailing out Pakistan, given the country's economic challenges and developmental needs in recent years. Historically, Pakistan has entered into 23 IMF agreements since 1958, reflect...
Argentina: In a dramatic twist that could upend conventional finance, Argentina has officially embraced Bitcoin for legally binding contracts. The Argentinian government has “ratified and confirmed” that contracts denominate...
As we complete the first year of the PML-N government, it is an opportune moment to reflect on our achievements and reaffirm our commitment to a prosperous future. Under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Mian Muhammad ...
The year 2025 has brought with it a familiar set of concerns. According to reports, January was the world’s warmest month on record. The global average temperature was 1.75 degrees Celsius higher than in pre-industrial times. ...