Stories by Zeyd Jooma

Budget Byte: Regulatory, policy consistency key to attracting ‘big fish’

Rehan Shaikh, president of the OICCI, ruminates on what Pakistan can do to attract the big fish of foreign investment. Updated 11 Jun, 2024 10:43am

Budget byte: ‘No handouts are coming to let us live beyond our means’

Ehsan Malik, CEO of the Pakistan Business Council, explains why — despite a gloomy outlook — they are hopeful of a positive change. Updated 10 Jun, 2024 11:03am

US university demonstrators stand strong in face of police action

Pakistani-American protester from Princeton recounts arrest; student says "hijabs ripped off" amid crackdown. Updated 29 Apr, 2024 08:25am

Kohistani woman determined not to let ‘edict’ foil her election bid

In PK-33, Sannaya Sabeel is up against Junaidur Rehman Qureshi of the PPP and JUI-F's Ismat Ullah. Published 04 Feb, 2024 07:43am

Sana Durrani — overlooked but not out of the race for Quetta’s PB-43

Sana Durrani is a 41-year-old socio-political activist who comes from extremely humble beginnings. Updated 28 Jan, 2024 08:56am

Dr Naveedullah Khan wants to heal Peshawar

A young doctor contesting under the ANP banner is optimistic the winds will change come Feb 8. Updated 31 Jan, 2024 02:29pm

Aqraba Fatima — youngblood from Zulfikar Bhutto’s hometown

If elected, Aqraba wants to tackle gender-based stereotypes and the serious dearth of opportunities for women in public life. Updated 22 Jan, 2024 05:58pm

Why votes are rejected and how to ensure yours is counted

If the bulk of the stamp does not appear in specified area, or if it covers electoral symbols of more than one candidate, vote is liable to be rejected. Updated 18 Jan, 2024 12:08pm

Situationer: PTI campaign ‘buoyant in KP, listless in Punjab’

Insiders say crackdown has forced many "underground"; leaders claim they are deliberately keeping a ‘low profile’ ahead of election process. Published 28 Nov, 2023 07:26am