The architect of industry: SM Tanveer’s visionary stewardship

In the intricate tapestry of Pakistan’s industrial landscape, few threads are woven with as much resilience and... Published 15 Jun, 2026 11:16pm

Physiotherapists becoming partners in recovery

Modern healthcare is evolving rapidly, and patient care is becoming increasingly complex. According to the World... Published 14 Jun, 2026 10:00am

Pakistan's AI moment: Rs9bn prescription for a structural problem

Pakistan’s IT exports are growing fast, with $3.39 billion in the first nine months of FY 2025–26, a 23.7%... Published 12 Jun, 2026 10:10am

The credibility gap: how accurate are Pakistan's budget projections?

Every year, the months leading up to June become highly charged in the world of business, media and policy. The... Updated 11 Jun, 2026 02:43pm

Pakistan’s IT sector: a billion dollars, and still off the map

Sometime this year, Pakistan’s freelancers will earn their first billion dollars. In the ten months to April they... Published 10 Jun, 2026 10:00am

World Oceans Day: fishing and the future stability of marine ecosystems

The ocean is not just a vast body of water surrounding continents - it is the heartbeat of the planet. It regulates... Published 08 Jun, 2026 04:44pm

Beyond friendship: building the next chapter of Pakistan-China cooperation

The celebration of the 75th Anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China is far more than a... Published 20 Jun, 2026 08:30pm

Geothermal energy in Pakistan: an untapped strategic resource

As the world accelerates toward cleaner and more reliable energy systems, geothermal energy is rapidly emerging as... Published 06 Jun, 2026 11:19pm

Transforming public safety in Pakistan through grassroots civic technology

In a rapidly developing world, urban safety and crisis communication remain critical challenges for emerging... Published 05 Jun, 2026 11:27pm

Hong Kong–Central Asia connectivity: Pakistan’s strategic opportunity

Hong Kong’s outreach to Central Asia marks a new phase in China’s regional strategy, integrating Hong Kong’s... Published 04 Jun, 2026 10:37pm

The noble lie and corruption of good intentions

In The Republic, Plato introduced the notion of the “noble lie”, a myth invented by rulers for their citizens in an... Published 03 Jun, 2026 09:57pm

Beyond the IMF baseline: Pakistan’s hard fiscal choices in FY27 budget

On April 27, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) raised the policy rate by 100 basis points to 11.5%, its first hike... Published 02 Jun, 2026 07:06pm

Understanding modern drivers of hypertension in urban Pakistan

Every May 17th, the world observes ‘World Hypertension Day’. Yet in the urban centers of Pakistan like Karachi,... Published 29 May, 2026 06:09pm

Growing food economy with shared kitchens

The evolution of the global food industry is moving away from the traditional high street restaurant to a more... Published 27 May, 2026 11:00am

Lahore Fort Picture Wall restoration: a milestone for heritage conservation

Pakistan's Lahore Fort Picture Wall, a 475-meter Mughal masterpiece, is fully restored after a decade-long, UNESCO-backed effort, setting new global benchmarks for heritage conservation. Published 26 May, 2026 04:00pm

The blind spot in every IMF bailout

Consider the chain of events that unfolds when missiles are fired near the Strait of Hormuz. Within hours,... Published 25 May, 2026 06:37pm

Adaptation as investment: policy imperative for Pakistan

Pakistan is no stranger to crisis, yet the scale, frequency, and interdependence of recent shocks point to something... Published 23 May, 2026 09:29pm

A national policing template?

Management is all about timely decision-making with the available resources at hand. Data is therefore an essential... Published 20 May, 2026 07:40pm

Heatstroke in Karachi: prevention and preparedness for summer 2026

As Karachi braces for the peak of summer, the mercury is once again becoming a public health emergency. The Pakistan... Published 19 May, 2026 09:35pm

Pakistan’s cyclical economy and burden of unfinished reforms

Every few years, Pakistan seems to move into another financial crisis. Inflation, IMF programmes, rising fuel and... Published 18 May, 2026 08:52pm

Pakistan at energy crossroads

The energy shock triggered by the US-Israel war has reverberated across global markets with uncommon severity. For... Published 14 May, 2026 10:22pm

The political economy of the petroleum levy

When global crude fell 10% in a week, Islamabad raised the petroleum levy by 13.5%. Petrol prices are up 55.8% in 70... Published 13 May, 2026 01:06pm

PSL: a converged media platform shaping brand strategy in Pakistan

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has steadily evolved into one of the most structurally significant media and... Published 12 May, 2026 05:36pm

Who benefits from Pakistan’s broken education system?

• Examination leaks can no longer be dismissed as isolated administrative failures. They reflect a much deeper governance breakdown, writes a former lawmaker

Published 10 May, 2026 09:12pm

Strategic petroleum reserves in Pakistan: between necessity and public accountability

Pakistan’s renewed debate on establishing strategic petroleum reserves (SPR) reflects a growing realisation that... Published 09 May, 2026 07:44pm

Debt crisis: how exports, population control and policy reform can save Pakistan

Pakistan is walking a fiscal tightrope. By FY25, public debt had climbed to roughly $289.1 billion (Rs80.6 trillion)... Published 07 May, 2026 10:00am

Karachi has a livability, crumbling infrastructure problem, but it is all fixable

Karachi, a sprawling mega city once envisioned as a “garden city,” has morphed into a concrete jungle. Unlike the... Published 06 May, 2026 12:27pm

Why graduates struggle to find work in a skills-hungry economy

Across many countries, a troubling contradiction has become hard to ignore, graduates are leaving university in... Published 04 May, 2026 11:24pm