How overregulation is strangling Pakistan’s formal sector

In Pakistan’s evolving business landscape, the contrast between the formal and informal sectors is stark. On one side, multinational corporations (MNCs), fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies, and legally registered busi...

Pakistan’s roadmap to crypto legalization–II

Please click here to read Part-I of this article. The establishment of a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies in Pakistan necessitates a structured and phased approach. The first article of this series explored the in...

23-Mar-2025 Read More

Water riots!

The recent warning from the World Bank, highlighting the looming threat of conflict over water, should serve as a wake-up call for Pakistan’s policymakers. That we have reached a point where international observers are forecas...

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Stagnation and reform

Pakistan’s economy remains mired in stagnation, weighed down by structural inefficiencies and policy inertia. The recent remarks by the Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, identifying major impediments to economic progress, reso...

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Prices of essential kitchen items show declining trend

ISLAMABAD: The prices of the essential kitchen items have witnessed declining trend during this week past against the previous week, revealed a survey carried out by Business Recorder here on Saturday. The survey observed c...

23-Mar-2025 Read More

A step toward stability

The reopening of the Torkham border crossing marks a significant step toward de-escalation and normalcy after nearly a month of tensions. The closure had caused considerable disruption on both sides, affecting trade, the movemen...

22-Mar-2025 Read More