Pakistan at a turning point

Pakistan stands at a critical juncture in its history, where the choices made today will shape its destiny for... Published 03 Jun, 2025 03:37pm

Pakistan’s bold crypto mining gambit

Pakistan’s ambitious plan to allocate 2,000 megawatts (MW) of surplus electricity to Bitcoin mining and AI data... Published 29 May, 2025 05:19pm

The straw that broke Modi’s back

India’s sudden capitulation by agreeing to a ceasefire in the four-day intense conflict ignited by Hindutva’s... Updated 28 May, 2025 04:58pm

Multi-year tariff: NEPRA ensures investment in Karachi’s power infrastructure

In a significant move for Pakistan’s power sector, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) approved... Updated 25 May, 2025 04:05pm

The digital imperative for defence and economy

The recent conflict between Pakistan and India showcased a multidomain, network-centric form of warfare, heavily... Published 27 May, 2025 04:04pm

Pakistan’s power sector: where theft wants reward and compliance gets penalized

The country loses Rs600 billion annually to electricity theft; the figure, even by conservative estimates, is a... Published 23 May, 2025 07:59pm

From kingmaker to pariah: Netanyahu’s final reckoning?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu now finds himself navigating a landscape more hostile than at any point in... Updated 21 May, 2025 11:43pm

Redefining acceleration: i2iScale’s founder-centric approach

In Pakistan’s startup ecosystem, many mature founders share a familiar gripe: accelerators just aren’t built for... Updated 22 May, 2025 04:13pm

Public opinion surveys: A crucial tool for evidence-based policymaking

In an era where governance and policymaking are increasingly scrutinized, it is imperative that decisions are rooted... Published 17 May, 2025 12:34pm

A new security paradigm for Pakistan

As Pakistan navigates this new security terrain, one thing remains clear: the rules of engagement have fundamentally... Published 16 May, 2025 04:34pm

Commerce over chaos: Trump’s Saudi play may be smarter than it looks

US President Donald Trump’s current visit to Saudi Arabia isn’t just a diplomatic showcase – it’s a signal that the... Updated 14 May, 2025 11:56pm

Pakistan EV market: Navigating challenges and opportunities

The electric vehicle revolution is gradually making inroads into Pakistan’s automotive landscape, albeit at a pace... Published 13 May, 2025 04:47pm

Holding the line: Journalism, integrity, and the Indo-Pak media divide

In times of war, the first casualty is often the truth. As tensions escalated between the nuclear-armed Pakistan and... Published 12 May, 2025 05:39pm

In the age of hybrid warfare, guns and jets are only part of the battle

Memes, music videos, and mockery are fast becoming frontline tools in shaping perception and morale. A recent... Published 09 May, 2025 05:30pm

The perils of escalation: Why South Asia cannot afford another India-Pakistan standoff

In the latest chapter of enduring tensions between India and Pakistan, recent military and diplomatic posturing has... Updated 07 May, 2025 11:58pm

Decoding the patriarchal symbolism of ‘Operation Sindoor’

India attacked Pakistan on Wednesday, targeting several sites past midnight killing 26 and injuring almost 46... Published 08 May, 2025 08:51pm

Nano loans in Pakistan: Financial inclusion or profit driver?

The emergence of nano loans in Pakistan’s formal financial sector marked a transformative phase in digital... Published 06 May, 2025 03:06pm

India’s water threat is misplaced; Kashmiris will pay the price

The local political leadership of Indian-held Kashmir is not convinced by the argument that the Narendra Modi-led... Updated 05 May, 2025 04:13pm

Policy with purpose: Backing FOB to boost dollar reserves

Pakistan can add $5 billion to its coffers, which is hidden in plain sight within the shipping sector. The following... Published 05 May, 2025 02:46pm

Reimagining remittances: From household lifeline to a force for economic resilience

It was heartening to hear from the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) Governor, last week, that Pakistan had received a... Published 30 Apr, 2025 02:02pm

How Pakistan’s startups are giving plastic a second life

• In a country where overflowing waste has turned city streets into makeshift landfills, a new wave of startups is stepping up to reimagine a cleaner, more sustainable future

Published 29 Apr, 2025 02:25pm

The perils of Harvard-gate

• Why resistance not appeasement must guide higher education

Published 21 Apr, 2025 03:47pm

The one-share marketable lot

Recently, Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) introduced the one-share marketable lot for companies listed on the Stock... Published 18 Apr, 2025 05:17pm

Climate financing Pakistan’s survival

Pakistan is the proverbial canary in the coal mine as the world descends into global climate crisis. It has recently... Published 11 Apr, 2025 04:39pm

The unraveling of global trade: a new world order in the making?

Global markets witnessed a turmoil following United States (US) President Donald Trump’s announcement to... Updated 08 Apr, 2025 11:15pm

‘Begging mafia’: an international embarrassment

It was just another morning as I set to depart for a day at the office, after finding that regular routes were... Updated 07 Apr, 2025 03:34pm

The unsettling saga of signal-gate

In a shocking breach of communication protocols that has sent ripples through national security circles, a recent... Published 29 Mar, 2025 05:57pm

Digital fundraising reshapes Pakistan’s charitable landscape

In a country where more than 1% of the GDP is contributed to charity, the traditional image of social workers... Updated 27 Mar, 2025 06:23pm