Rising poverty could be reduced more effectively by accelerating construction and planning aimed at water conservation, agriculture development, and flood control.
Updated06 Apr, 202609:26am
The federation must reform its institutional framework, withdraw from functions that the 18th Amendment devolved and reduce its expenditure effectively.
Updated30 Mar, 202609:13am
With the continuing war in the region, one cannot rule out the possibility of several companies struggling to survive, widening
Published23 Mar, 202608:11am
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
