Stories by Fatima S Attarwala

Women powering Pakistan’s growth push: SBP chief

“We have succeeded in narrowing the gender gap from 47pc in 2018 to 30pc in 2025,” says SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad. Updated 04 Dec, 2025 08:43am

Companies need rapid compliance to save exports

The country has not integrated into global value chains, unlike Vietnam, and its export base remains narrow. Updated 03 Dec, 2025 07:47am

The female burden of illiteracy

In 1976, the earliest year for which the World Bank has data, the global average literacy rate for adult females (as... Published 01 Dec, 2025 06:59am

Why do companies delist in Pakistan?

Once the tax break went away, many firms had little interest in public shareholders. Updated 23 Nov, 2025 08:16am

All that glitters: The rise and rise of gold

In an economy where trust in institutions falters, Pakistanis are turning to the oldest currency of confidence: gold. Updated 20 Nov, 2025 12:50pm

Onion inflation

Onion prices are twice as high as they were two months ago. From an average of Rs75 this year, they had jumped to... Published 17 Nov, 2025 06:19am

Global liquidity masks Pakistan’s fragility: Robertsen

Strategist warns gains may fade as global conditions tighten. Updated 12 Nov, 2025 07:37am

Women are turning banal aspects of life into new business ventures

KARACHI: Diaper changes, child allergies and closets overflowing with nothing to wear — these are conversations of... Updated 08 Nov, 2025 09:59am

Women in Pakistan are turning banal aspects of life into new business ventures

Starting with 86 applications in 2019, Women in Tech has now grown to 1,900 applications from over 100 cities across Pakistan. Updated 11 Nov, 2025 05:55pm

How Pakistan’s crypto craze has made it a scammer’s paradise

As crypto fever grips Pakistan, what began as a ticket to financial freedom has become a minefield of scams, stolen wallets, and shattered trust. Updated 22 Oct, 2025 02:31pm

FINANCING CLEAN AIR

Incentivising domestic industries to finance a public good that is not expected to directly accrue balance sheet benefits is tricky but not impossible. Updated 20 Oct, 2025 04:01pm

Tomato price shocks

Never have tomatoes been this expensive in Pakistan’s history. The country has seen floods and crop failures... Published 20 Oct, 2025 05:11am

Paradox of land ownership

In 2024, ownership of farms increased to 89pc from 82pc in 2010, according to Gallup’s Analysis of the Agricultural Census 2024 on Published 13 Oct, 2025 07:09am

Targeted mechanisms urged to boost Raast adoption

Report proposes tiered, cost-plus pricing model including exemptions for sensitive verticals, no interchange fees for issuers. Published 03 Oct, 2025 06:55am

Lack of financing for clean air

In 2021, while the pandemic was still ravaging the world and lockdowns were in place, so vehicle emissions were... Published 29 Sep, 2025 06:05am

BusCaro raises $2m to tackle tricky mobility sector

Using an aggregation model to bring down unit costs per ride, BusCaro claims to process over 900,000 bookings per month. Updated 22 Sep, 2025 02:17pm

Living a shorter life

All of Pakistan is breathing air several times more polluted than the acceptable levels. Updated 22 Sep, 2025 01:03pm

Carrying guns

The United States loves its guns, boasting the highest civilian ownership in the world at 120 per 100 people. ... Published 15 Sep, 2025 06:40am

Changing habits reshape food delivery baskets

Online orders move from impulse to grocery top-ups; about 40pc of revenue remains for other expenses and profit. Updated 14 Sep, 2025 09:53am

Cervical cancer vaccines to be rolled out in September

Gates Foundation announces $2.5 billion global commitment to women’s health. Updated 05 Aug, 2025 12:20pm