News stories for Fatima S Attarwala

The futility of taxing the overtaxed

The high capital value tax rates cause Pakistanis to renounce their nationality rather than continue paying taxes. Updated 01 Jun, 2026 07:26am

Inflation squeezing Safed Posh the most in Pakistan

Earning too much to qualify for assistance, but too little to survive surging prices, white-collar families are slipping through the cracks of a historic cost-of-living crisis. Updated 01 Jun, 2026 08:03am

EDUCATION: A DIFFERENT KIND OF SCHOOL

Recognised among the world’s top 50 schools for teacher development, Karachi’s VM Public School is challenging assumption Published 24 May, 2026 06:57am

Policy choices affecting the poor

Taxes, subsidies and incentives are the mantra during budget time; the plight of the common folk dominates the... Published 11 May, 2026 07:31am

Petrol pain doubles ride fares

Yango costs rise 64pc; Islamabad fares up 35pc; WhatsApp hubs grow as safety fears limit shared rides. Updated 10 May, 2026 08:57am

Mideast war taking a toll on Pakistan’s ‘wedding economy’

Marriage halls increase rates or avoid long-term pricing commitments due to economic uncertainty; govt austerity measures have led to stricter enforcement of wedding regulations. Updated 09 May, 2026 07:17am

The posts that move markets

A few words on the screen can make oil prices surge or drop, influencing the lives of billions. As US President... Published 13 Apr, 2026 06:32am

Managing external shocks at home

Experts and masses are dazed alike by the whirlwind changes due to the recent conflict, including a rapidly shifting petrol price and the return of $3.5bn in debt to the UAE. Updated 06 Apr, 2026 09:35am

Health techs attracting foreign investment

OICCI report outlines IT infrastructure gaps. Updated 02 Apr, 2026 08:17am

5G to multiply streaming speeds

Actual performance will depend on how much bandwidth each telecom operator allocates. Updated 01 Apr, 2026 08:43am

Tour operators’ expo highlights vast potential in domestic and foreign tourism

Govt urged to introduce religious tourism packages for minorities; two-day exhibition concludes Published 30 Mar, 2026 07:13am

Oil shock may cost Pakistan 1.5pc of GDP: experts

External sector may face $12-14bn shock over next year, warns Hafiz Pasha; ex-SBP chief Ishrat insists daily fuel price adjustments may cut hoarding incentives. Published 15 Mar, 2026 07:25am

Navigating turbulences of conflict

Pakistan Cables’ new manufacturing could help it weather supply disruptions and rising metal prices. Updated 09 Mar, 2026 08:31am

Analysis: CONFLICT BRINGS economic risks

For a country already ravaged by rising inflation, risks to oil supplies will weigh heavily, especially during Ramazan Published 02 Mar, 2026 07:01am

With the Gulf lighting up, oil emerges as Pakistan’s biggest economic risk

Even if the US-Iran conflict lasts only a few days and does not turn into a prolonged war, heightened regional risk can weigh on financial flows. Updated 02 Mar, 2026 12:31am