Analysts say Pakistan’s trade is likely to face delays and higher freight and insurance costs given the state of the US-Israel
Published09 Mar, 202607:06am
The State Bank’s latest data shows that profit and dividend outflows on foreign investment during July-January 2026 jumped by 26pc to $1.68bn.
Updated02 Mar, 202601:03pm
Provinces demand autonomy but resist local devolution and taxes, while the centre demands fiscal discipline but struggles to relinquish control.
Published23 Feb, 202608:12am
The future of work does not simply happen; it is shaped by choices governments, employers, and workers make together, says analyst.
Published19 Feb, 202602:54pm
"No nation can remain secure if its elite disengages itself from public life or retreats into private comfort," says commander Karachi vice admiral.
Updated09 Feb, 202608:35am
Pakistan’s path to productivity and prosperity lies in renewing democratic institutions, empowering citizens, and rebuilding a just social contract.
Updated02 Feb, 202608:30am
Provincial representatives insist on greater autonomy, citing increased tax revenue collection over the past year, even as the NFC
Published12 Jan, 202608:40am
Since industrialisation is low among policymakers’ priorities, progress will depend on the combined effects of economic, political
Published05 Jan, 202607:32am
Pakistan continues to grapple with restorative measures while weak political will and bureaucratic resistance to reforms persist.
Updated22 Dec, 202509:04am
Analysts fear that the Centre will not refrain from attempting to slash the provincial share or, alternatively, impose new expenditures on the provinces as talks move forward.
Updated15 Dec, 202507:25am
The centre must implement the provisions of the 18th Constitutional Amendment while upgrading the NFC resource distribution.
Updated24 Nov, 202507:31am
In the absence of effective elected LGs, members of the national and provincial assemblies exercise considerable influence on local development spending.
Updated17 Nov, 202508:45am
‘Deep-seated suspicion fuelled by unequal representation, uneven distribution and historical grievances, has kept Pakistan from achieving full potential.'
Updated10 Nov, 202508:33am
Industrialists urge that the sector’s crisis is not driven by weak global demand but by domestic policies that make exporting uncompetitive.
Updated03 Nov, 202509:33am
As the FPCCI attempts to strengthen the third tier of governance with its District Economy concept, the Punjab Local Government
Published27 Oct, 202505:51am
Amid criticism for lack of substantial progress, the development minister insists that the planning commission is much more relevant in the present day.
Updated20 Oct, 202508:57am
As the government urges the necessity of collaborative agriculture practices, critics question the actual benefits to small and medium sized farms.
Updated13 Oct, 202508:00am
