Indo-Pak ties hostage to a regressive ideology

Addressing a large gathering in the Azad Kashmir capital Muzaffarabad last week, former prime minister Imran Khan said “you know very well that every country derives benefits from trade. India is a big country and Pakistan wou...

Discos: privatisation can be a solution

Privatisation has long been touted as a catalyst for economic growth, and for good reason. By introducing private sector expertise and investment into previously state-controlled industries, privatisation can unlock efficiencies...

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Security challenges emanating from Kabul

Bearing the brunt of relentless attack by TTP (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan) terrorists ensconced in Afghanistan, Pakistan has constantly been expressing its frustration over the Afghan Taliban’s disinclination to rein them in. ...

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IMF: New Programme could be last Programme

Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaking during the Senate session on Monday stated that if structural reforms are implemented the 7 billion dollar Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme on which a staff-level agreem...

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Oil bears are back with a bang

As crude oil prices hover around the $68 mark (lowest in over a year), the oil market stands poised for a pivotal moment with the upcoming release of the OPEC monthly report. This report is expected to be a crucial determinant o...

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Remittances robust again

In August 2024, the country recorded a significant increase in remittances, reaching $2.94 billion, the year-on-year growth stood at 40.5 percent. This surge is largely attributed to overseas Pakistani workers sending money back...

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