Fatima S Attarwala

Is the exodus of talent exaggerated?

Is the exodus of talent exaggerated?

Is brain drain happening? The answer appears to be ‘no’ if statistics by the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas... Published 16 Sep, 2024 07:06am

Textile tales of troubles

One would imagine that instability in Bangladesh has left space for Pakistan’s textile exports to grown. But over... Published 19 Aug, 2024 07:25am

A hero’s long-awaited payday

Arshad Nadeem should now be able to afford a new javelin, thanks to the substantial prize money announced by the... Published 12 Aug, 2024 07:19am

The burdens of business

The number of new companies registering with the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has... Published 05 Aug, 2024 05:27am
Pakistan’s payday pains

Pakistan’s payday pains

As the salaries for the month of July hit bank accounts, the salaried class is howling at the new taxes. Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:20am
Mini budget on the horizon?

Mini budget on the horizon?

PBC chief believes ambitious tax target with higher expenditure will steepen budget deficit. Updated 25 Jul, 2024 08:25am
Neglect of the vulnerable

Neglect of the vulnerable

Priya Kumari is a little girl who went missing and was never heard from again. Her case, subsequent demonstrations... Published 22 Jul, 2024 07:32am
Frivolous expenses

Frivolous expenses

If the austerity measures were across-the-board, even the bristling middle-income groups would bow down to necessity... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:34am
Bearing the brunt of ineptitude

Bearing the brunt of ineptitude

Before the additional 10 per cent surcharge on higher income brackets of the salaried class, the government hoped to... Published 01 Jul, 2024 09:46am