A hollow achievement?

A hollow achievement?

The higher costs of Russian oil import transport and refining may offset the price differential Updated 29 May, 2023 08:49am
Stability through elections

Stability through elections

Any effort to fix the economy must begin with resolving the intense political crisis
Updated 29 May, 2023 09:00am
Political game of chicken

Political game of chicken

US dollars make up almost 58pc of global forex reserves but the "safest asset" may also observe a fall in its credit rating.
Published 29 May, 2023 07:32am
ICT exports need policy focus

ICT exports need policy focus

Easy loans offered to women and students have been one of the drivers behind India’s high IT exports — the same can happen in Pakistan.
Updated 29 May, 2023 09:09am
Stifling the private sector

Stifling the private sector

Excessive regulations and unease in doing business are among the several reasons why investment continues to stay low.
Published 29 May, 2023 07:28am
Maintaining wheat supply

Maintaining wheat supply

Wheat supply chain in Pakistan can be safeguarded by an increase in average production and by a decrease in post-harvest losses.
Published 29 May, 2023 07:26am
CORPORATE WINDOW: Pre-budget dejection

CORPORATE WINDOW: Pre-budget dejection

Representatives of different segments tell sad tales of mounting difficulties in sustaining families and enterprises in a shrinking economy.
Updated 29 May, 2023 09:24am

COMPANY NEWS

The National Bank of Pakistan recognises and commends the ground-breaking accomplishments of its Digital Champion campaign,
Published 29 May, 2023 07:17am
Improving the NFC award

Improving the NFC award

Federal resources continue to flow disproportionately to the provinces with large populations.
Published 29 May, 2023 07:17am
Imported bites

Imported bites

Whether pulses, palm oil, condiments, spices or wheat for roti, Pakistan highly depends on its imports.
Published 29 May, 2023 07:15am
Data points

Data points

Outside the local neighbourhood, it’s every country for itself. Southern powers tend to be insular: even their elites rarely
Published 29 May, 2023 07:12am
Chopping and stretching finances

Chopping and stretching finances

Pakistan has managed a considerable reduction in the current account deficit, but it has come with an overwhelming cost.
Published 29 May, 2023 07:12am
An exercise in futility

An exercise in futility

The upcoming AI policy has been crafted without finalising dedicated data laws, which have been in the draft stage since 2018.
Updated 29 May, 2023 09:33am

Record high depression rates

Over one-third of women (36.7pc) report having been diagnosed with depression at some point in their lifetime,...
Published 29 May, 2023 07:11am

Shopping for sports

Saudi Arabia is spending $1.5bn on sporting deals, according to an article by Bloomberg
Published 29 May, 2023 07:11am

Coffee addiction

Brits consume approximately 98m cups of coffee per day, according to the British Coffee Association
Published 29 May, 2023 07:11am

Chatbot popularity

According to Pew Research, about 58pc of American adults are familiar with ChatGPT, though relatively few have tried...
Published 29 May, 2023 07:11am

Free from commutes

Post-pandemic, Americans now spend 60m fewer hours per day travelling to work, as per an article by The New York...
Published 29 May, 2023 07:10am