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The youth bulge and idle youth

The Population and Housing Census of 2023 provides very useful information on the living conditions of the over 241 million people of Pakistan. The...

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Dr Hafiz A Pasha

Rwanda: abyss to bliss

It was a bit more than three decades ago when Rwanda fell into the abyss of darkness. In April 1994, the unscrupulous Government led by the...

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Majyd Aziz

SEZs and 5Es: framework for growth

The inauguration of the Challenge Special Economic Zone (SEZ) by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif marks a proud milestone in Pakistan’s...

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Abdul Wahid

PARTLY FACETIOUS: PM Shehbaz ought to have gone to Dhaka

“Much to Modi’s chagrin…” “Yeah, he is still angry at the lunch invite by the US President to our Chief of Army Staff…” “Indeed but...

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Anjum Ibrahim

Six accords and a hangover

Bangladesh and Pakistan have been estranged ‘brothers’ off and on since East Pakistan broke away with Indian support in 1971. Although Pakistan...

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Rashed Rahman

Banana exports in jeopardy

Banana industry is predominantly located in Sindh province; it is confronting considerable challenges due to climate variability. According to the...

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Manan Aslam

Beyond the scalpel

In every operating room, bright lights shine on the surgeon, but the real guardians of patient safety often stand in the shadows. They are the...

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Asma Mazhar

Karachi: an orphan megapolis

The recent rains have once again exposed Karachi’s crumbling infrastructure. It was not a record-breaking downpour. This city has weathered far...

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Ali Khizar

Gold expected to continue its upward trend

The market remains uncertain regarding the timing of a US interest rate cut, with participants closely monitoring the release of economic data to...

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Asad Rizvi

Towards a constitution of justice, accountability, and shared prosperity

The Constitution of Pakistan, enacted in 1973, was meant to be a social contract between the people and the state, guaranteeing fundamental rights,...

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Dr Murtaza Khuhro

The cost of climate change

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a fund for the flood victims, as he did during the 2022 floods, and has vowed to mobilise resources in...

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Anjum Ibrahim

Why bringing back industrial demand can save economy

Electricity tariffs for Pakistan’s industries are broken. Right now, industrial users are paying around Rs 32–34 per unit (12 cents). That’s...

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Rehan Javed

Karachi’s growing earthquake risk

Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city and economic hub, has been rattled by over 60 mild earthquakes between June and mid-July 2025. Most were small—...

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Moin Raza Khan

Shifting geopolitics of South Asia

The recent visit of China’s Foreign Minister to New Delhi marks more than a routine diplomatic exchange. It hints at a subtle but consequential...

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Farhat Ali

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Ukrainian President has no cards without US

“Was it a bad news day?” “I don’t understand.” “When it’s a bad news day then any news that is no news is presented as a big news, if...

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Anjum Ibrahim

Filicide in Karachi

Karachi is in the grip of violent incidents the likes of which we have not seen in many years. Innocent people including little children are dying...

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Zia Ul Islam Zuberi

In defence of CTBCM

A recent article published on 12-08-25 in Business Recorder, questioning the design, consultation process, and readiness of Pakistan’s Competitive...

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Abid Latif Lodhi

Innovation meets infrastructure

In a world where cities are becoming engines of economic growth and cultural evolution, urban development must go beyond the traditional model of...

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Rehman Ali

Sindh takes the initiative: 10,000 electric motorcycles to support women industrial Workers - entirely free of cost

In what is considered one of the most ambitious and equity-driven public sector projects in Pakistan’s recent history, the Workers Welfare Board...

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Murad Waheed

Polycrisis and South-South cooperation

The world is facing the existential threat of climate change crisis. Since this crisis, along with many others, including the ‘Pandemicene’...

23.08.2025 4

Dr Omer Javed

PARTLY FACETIOUS: But that’s the way the cookie crumbles

“What do you do when a position becomes more important than one’s legacy!” “Excuse me but if you are referring to what I think you are referring to...

23.08.2025 2

Anjum Ibrahim

Towards cotton revival

Cotton has always been regarded as the backbone of Pakistan’s economy. It provides the fundamental raw material to the textile industry and serves...

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Sajid Mahmood

Procurement by govt entities

Public procurement in Pakistan plays a critical role in the execution of large and important infrastructure projects. Government entities, while...

23.08.2025 1

Hasnain Naqvee

Power export beyond borders

The menace of circular debt has today become one of the gravest threats to Pakistan’s sovereignty and survival, rivaling the scourges of terrorism...

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The youth bulge and idle youth

Dr Hafiz A Pasha

Rwanda: abyss to bliss

Majyd Aziz

SEZs and 5Es: framework for growth

Abdul Wahid

PARTLY FACETIOUS: PM Shehbaz ought to have gone to Dhaka

Anjum Ibrahim

Six accords and a hangover

Rashed Rahman

Banana exports in jeopardy

Manan Aslam

Beyond the scalpel

Asma Mazhar

Karachi: an orphan megapolis

Ali Khizar

Gold expected to continue its upward trend

Asad Rizvi

Towards a constitution of justice, accountability, and shared prosperity

Dr Murtaza Khuhro

The cost of climate change

Anjum Ibrahim

Why bringing back industrial demand can save economy

Rehan Javed

Karachi’s growing earthquake risk

Moin Raza Khan

Shifting geopolitics of South Asia

Farhat Ali

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Ukrainian President has no cards without US

Anjum Ibrahim

Filicide in Karachi

Zia Ul Islam Zuberi

In defence of CTBCM

Abid Latif Lodhi

Innovation meets infrastructure

Rehman Ali

Sindh takes the initiative: 10,000 electric motorcycles to support women industrial Workers - entirely free of cost

Murad Waheed

Polycrisis and South-South cooperation

Dr Omer Javed

PARTLY FACETIOUS: But that’s the way the cookie crumbles

Anjum Ibrahim

Towards cotton revival

Sajid Mahmood

Procurement by govt entities

Hasnain Naqvee

Power export beyond borders

Dr Ikramul Haq Engineer Arshad H Abbasi