2024-04-26-12-29

rPSF – the need for policy reform to enhance textile sustainability

In recent years, sustainable development has garnered significant attention across various industries. Among these... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am

2024-04-26-12-29

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Our stakeholders do not have a history of poisoning the unseated…

“Seriously, do you really think that The Third Wife’s allegations of slow poisoning is a political ploy by The... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am

2024-04-25-12-49

Sanctioning Iran? ‘Let’s not kid ourselves’

Watching the US House pass a $95 billion “aid package” for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan (360-58) reminded me of a... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am

2024-04-25-12-49

Rising energy tariffs, sinking economy

Unless power tariffs for industrial consumers are rationalized immediately, economic catastrophe is imminent.... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am

2024-04-25-12-44

Gas pricing 2.0: transforming Pakistan’s energy landscape with WACOG

In a move that could reshape the energy landscape of the nation, the government is now seriously considering the... Updated 25 Apr, 2024 03:27am

2024-04-25-12-51

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The journey from the cup to the lip is a bit longer than we thought

“So perception as opposed to on the ground reality.” “I am not sure what you are referring to but the charge... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am

2024-04-24-12-48

Reimagining corporate affairs

The outside department. The palm greasers. The scam controllers. The ghost busters. These were some informal... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am

2024-04-24-12-48

The quest for an independent judiciary: progress and pitfalls

Since Pakistan’s independence in 1947, the country has struggled to establish clear and objective criteria for... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am

2024-04-24-12-49

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Pakistan has a trade surplus with US

“So what’s up?” “The US has warned against trade pacts with Iran…” “Indeed, and Pakistan has a trade... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am

2024-04-23-12-50

Persistent decline of manufacturing sector

The latest monthly data for February 2024 on the Quantum Index of Manufacturing (QIM) has been released recently by... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

2024-04-23-12-50

Pakistan’s debt dilemma: navigating turbulent waters

In the intricate fabric of Pakistan’s economic landscape, a daunting debt crisis casts a long shadow, threatening... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

2024-04-23-12-44

PSX – a historical perspective

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) is the national stock exchange of Pakistan. It was established with the name of... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 12:01pm

2024-04-23-12-49

PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘You say tomato the Donald Lu way and I say tomaaato the Sunak way’

“I tell you we are the trailblazers.” “We as in?” “This country. Let me clarify: what is the likelihood... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

2024-04-22-01-18

Foreign investment inflows

The two-day visit of the high-powered Saudi delegation last week focused on identifying possible areas of investment... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am

2024-04-22-01-18

It’s about time MPC revisited its policy stance

The monetary policy committee is meeting next Monday. In the last review, two out of ten members voted for a rate ... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am

2024-04-22-01-18

Israel-Hamas conflict - what’s the endgame?

Two main objectives of the invasion of Gaza by the Israel’s Defense Forces (IDF) on 23 October, 2023 were to... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am

2024-04-21-01-51

SIFC: where vision meets action

The unveiling of SIFC (Special Investment Facilitation Council) marks the Government of Pakistan’s comprehensive... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am

2024-04-20-01-38

Pakistan on the IMF doorstep again

With Pakistan embroiled in an acute burden of debt, to the extent that 70 percent of its revenue is diverted to pay... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am

2024-04-20-01-38

Death by lightning

Unexpected rainfall in April in Karachi. Actually, totally unexpected weather not only in Karachi but in the entire... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am

2024-04-20-01-38

Powering Pakistan: Transforming energy distribution for economic prosperity

In Pakistan, the energy sector stands as both a pillar of progress and a stumbling block to prosperity. At the heart... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am