The spirit of giving

The spirit of giving

Charitable donations in Pakistan have grown faster than the broader economy over the past decade. Updated 23 Feb, 2026 09:13am
In favour of frontier bond markets

In favour of frontier bond markets

‘As a large debt market, Pakistan has the scale to attract meaningful institutional participation, provided liquidity and policy
Updated 23 Feb, 2026 09:19am

Tariffs as a ladder, not a wall

Our growth challenge is not a lack of protection, but a lack of discipline in enforcing reforms and driving competitiveness
Published 23 Feb, 2026 08:17am
Ongoing energy transitions

Ongoing energy transitions

A growing number of industrial units are installing behind-the-meter solar systems to mitigate expensive grid electricity.
Updated 23 Feb, 2026 09:11am
A diseased mango season

A diseased mango season

‘The tendency of outsourcing is the root cause of various issues hitting orchards every now and then’
Published 23 Feb, 2026 08:11am
The ecological cost of pesticides

The ecological cost of pesticides

Areas with heavy pesticide reliance experience declining beneficial insect populations and weaker soil biology, which harms crop productivity.
Updated 23 Feb, 2026 08:59am
Political approach to resolving problems

Political approach to resolving problems

Provinces demand autonomy but resist local devolution and taxes, while the centre demands fiscal discipline but struggles to relinquish control.
Published 23 Feb, 2026 08:12am

COMPANY NEWS

PMEX hosts roadshow
Published 23 Feb, 2026 08:12am
CORPORATE WINDOW: A mirage of stability

CORPORATE WINDOW: A mirage of stability

Exports compete on price, quality, reliability and market access; however Pakistan is under pressure on all four counts due to its currency.
Published 23 Feb, 2026 08:12am

Working from the office

About 34pc of all US firms are requiring workers to be in the office full time, according to workforce insight...
Published 23 Feb, 2026 08:12am

Amazon dethrones Walmart

For the first time, Amazon has dethroned Walmart as the company with the largest annual revenue, with Walmart...
Published 23 Feb, 2026 08:12am
Data points

Data points

Lafufu – the copycat Labubu
Published 23 Feb, 2026 08:12am

The US’s 2025 growth rate

In 2025, the US economy grew at a 2.2pc pace, down from the 2.8pc increase in 2024, as per CNBC
Published 23 Feb, 2026 08:12am

Data is the new oil

This year, just five American tech giants are set to make $700bn-worth of capital expenditure, as investment in the...
Published 23 Feb, 2026 08:12am

Tariff refunds

The US government could owe more than $175bn in refunds to importers after the Supreme Court ruled that tariffs...
Published 23 Feb, 2026 08:12am
Remittances can’t replace FDI

Remittances can’t replace FDI

Successive governments’ actions, especially in relation to taxation measures, are making the economy investment-averse.
Published 23 Feb, 2026 08:12am
The employment of tomorrow

The employment of tomorrow

The future of work does not simply happen; it is shaped by choices governments, employers and workers make together
Updated 16 Feb, 2026 08:10am
High hopes surround Reko Diq

High hopes surround Reko Diq

'The project's future is inseparable from that of the province and its people; rather than dismissing them, the state must engage them meaningfully’
Updated 16 Feb, 2026 07:40am