2024-12-13-12-54

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Learn the difference between talking figuratively and…

“So I don’t get it - who lost his source of power.” “If you mean The Man Who Must Remain Nameless and... Published 13 Dec, 2024 06:29am

2024-12-12-01-57

Who won, who lost in Syria?

Who cares about learning a lesson when a really big prize is in sight? So, from the point of view of the US whose... Updated 12 Dec, 2024 08:08am

2024-12-12-01-57

Economic repercussions of reliance on cotton imports

Pakistan’s economy is fundamentally rooted in agriculture, with cotton serving as the cornerstone of its... Updated 12 Dec, 2024 08:11am

2024-12-12-01-57

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,... Updated 12 Dec, 2024 08:26am

2024-12-12-01-57

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Where is the retired Captain Safdar?

“It’s not easy to let power go.” “Not relevant in the Land of the Pure. Here it is essential to first... Published 12 Dec, 2024 06:01am

2024-12-11-12-42

Failing to get along

It was an empty relationship. She just does not understand. He just does not listen. There were just too many... Updated 11 Dec, 2024 08:29am

2024-12-11-12-49

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Third Wife has more influence than the top party leadership appointed by the founder

The clash of the Titans. “Well, the US had been trying to get rid of the Assad dynasty for decades, not years,... Published 11 Dec, 2024 07:20am

2024-12-11-12-42

Digital technology: a promising future for cotton farming

Digital technology has revolutionised industries across the globe, and its impact on agriculture has become... Updated 11 Dec, 2024 08:32am

2024-12-11-12-49

The unseen costs of power sector mismanagement

The ongoing public discourse surrounding K-Electric’s PKR 68 billion claim for write-offs reveals an alarming gap... Published 11 Dec, 2024 07:23am

2024-12-10-01-21

Human development index of provinces

The Population and Housing Census of 2023 has generated a lot of useful information on key indicators. The ... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:43am

2024-12-10-01-21

Bashar al-Assad’s fall

The fall of Damascus the Syrian capital came on December 8, 2024 as the climax to the fall of city after city to the... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:48am

2024-12-10-01-21

Mercury and cosmetics – is beauty worth the risk?

Mercury—an element long known for its toxicity—has earned a notorious spot on the World Health Organisation’s... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:59am

2024-12-10-12-39

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Once a terrorist always a terrorist

“It depends on the epithets you use.” “What?” “See you could be a rebel for some, terrorist for some and... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

2024-12-09-01-32

Poor FBR performance

The monthly Economic Update and Outlook was uploaded on the Finance Division website on 28 November 2024 with the ... Updated 09 Dec, 2024 08:11am

2024-12-09-01-32

Electricity tariffs: full cost recovery model no longer sustainable

In the energy sector, nothing seems to be working to increase consumption on the grid. The concept of full cost... Updated 09 Dec, 2024 08:13am

2024-12-09-01-32

Unravelling of the Textile Sector

Pakistan’s textile industry, a key component of the economy and a full-spectrum value chain, is unravelling under... Updated 09 Dec, 2024 08:21am

2024-12-09-01-32

Examining the Ministry of Energy’s new deforms and their implications

Since the unbundling of WAPDA, the National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC) has been one of the few power... Updated 09 Dec, 2024 08:23am

2024-12-08-12-19

Going cashless

Cash transactions continue to dominate Pakistan’s economy, with much of the activity occurring in the informal... Published 08 Dec, 2024 02:56am

2024-12-07-01-04

All is not well at the economic front

The Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb reaffirmed this Wednesday at the ‘International... Updated 07 Dec, 2024 08:50am

2024-12-07-01-04

Print making a comeback

Don’t have the exact date but print media first appearing in the form of newspaper dates back to the 17th ... Updated 07 Dec, 2024 08:53am

2024-12-07-01-04

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Good news at inflation front

“A milestone was achieved.” “Indeed, inflation is the lowest in years…” “True, though economists reckon... Updated 07 Dec, 2024 08:45am

2024-12-06-01-41

Need for institutional reforms

Pakistan’s economy has started showing positive signs of recovery and resilience after years of grappling with... Updated 06 Dec, 2024 08:09am

2024-12-06-01-41

A truly global economic policy needed

In an October 24 post by The Guardian, it highlighted the comments made by Kristalina Georgieva, the head of... Updated 06 Dec, 2024 08:12am

2024-12-06-01-41

A call for robust public sector insurance

Pakistan’s general insurance sector lags behind its Asian peers due to several factors, including low financial... Updated 06 Dec, 2024 08:19am

2024-12-06-01-41

Islamic banking and finance in Pakistan: challenges and roadmap

“Allah has permitted trade and forbidden usury”. Al Baqarah. The creation of Pakistan was indeed based on the... Updated 06 Dec, 2024 08:31am

2024-12-06-01-41

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Dar briefs diplomats

“Greedy for Portfolios, Samdhi (GPS) invited diplomats to inform them of the government’s narrative. My question... Updated 06 Dec, 2024 08:32am

2024-12-05-12-48

Minimum wage revisited

Pakistan has an acceptable concept of minimum wage, just like many countries. The reason for imposing minimum wage ... Published 05 Dec, 2024 07:20am

2024-12-05-12-48

Pakistan’s energy revolution: 35% gas reserve for private firms

Amid growing energy challenges and economic strains, Pakistan has embarked on a transformative journey to revitalize... Published 05 Dec, 2024 07:24am