Stories by Fatima S Attarwala

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

Call for skill development, social safety for vulnerable women

Participants frustrated by prolonged debates without concrete action Published 14 Feb, 2026 06:56am

1pc of GDP lost to climate damage: Musadik

Stressed the need to fight climate challenges with the same intensity as the fight against terrorism. Updated 10 Feb, 2026 07:35am

The continuing story of exclusion

The world has changed dramatically over the past few years: a pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war, Pakistan’s brush... Published 09 Feb, 2026 05:47am

Stories of women’s resilience highlight deep gender inequality in Pakistan

Inclusion of women in workforce stressed as smart economics at International Women Leaders Summit Published 04 Feb, 2026 05:35am

What a day’s meals reveal about inflation

Let us assume a day in the life of a typical middle-income family of four. Breakfast is modest: a single-egg ... Published 02 Feb, 2026 07:12am

Uplift AI announces $3.5m funding

Uplift AI’s flagship model, Orator, currently offers services in Urdu, Sindhi and Balochi. Published 30 Jan, 2026 12:20pm

InDrive plans ‘super app’ with quick commerce

Founder Arsen Tomsky claims 60 per cent share of Pakistan ride-hailing market. Updated 28 Jan, 2026 07:40am

JazzWorld locks Rs75bn swap deal with UBL

With upcoming spectrum auctions on the horizon, the company expects its borrowing requirements to increase further. Published 20 Jan, 2026 07:21am

Rise Of Crypto: The Trump, Binance, & Crypto Trifecta

The crypto ecosystem in Pakistan is now intertwined with Binance, the Trump family’s crypto interests, and a regulatory framework still under construction. Updated 02 Jan, 2026 10:41am