Millions of dollars being smuggled into Afghanistan daily: report

KARACHI: Millions of dollars are being smuggled into Afghanistan from Pakistan every day, providing some support for the squeezed economy after the US and Europe denied the Taliban regime access to billions in foreign reserves. ...

Agricultural products: Impact of ICT adoption on consumer purchase intentions

This article is based on outcome of recently attended 2nd International NSPP Public Conference on Food Security, which was held on August 19-20, 2024. It was jointly organized by National Institute of Public Policy (NIPP), the N...

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Economic repercussions of reliance on cotton imports

Pakistan’s economy is fundamentally rooted in agriculture, with cotton serving as the cornerstone of its agricultural framework and related industries. Cotton is not only essential for the agricultural sector but also plays a ...

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Rising remittance flows

Remittances surged by 34 percent year-on-year to 14.76 billion dollars July-November 2024 against 11 billion dollars in the comparable period the year before though November 2024 inflows declined marginally to 2,915.2 million do...

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Silent Architects

The Pakistani diaspora, comprising over 9 million individuals dispersed across the globe, represents an invaluable asset of financial capital, entrepreneurial acumen, and cultural diplomacy. As Pakistan grapples with persistent ...

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CM in China

Keeping true to the vision of her father, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has emerged as a staunch advocate for strengthening Pakistan-China ties—arguably more so than any other political...

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