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Pakistan’s project management journey

Pakistan’s project management journey
30.08.2025 20

Pakistan Observer

Gulab Umid

A dry future ahead

06.02.2025 10

Pakistan Observer

Gulab Umid

Investment hopes and challenges

18.01.2025 30

Pakistan Observer

Gulab Umid

Reko Diq: Catalyst for Pak economic resurgence

11.01.2025 70

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Electricity theft: Silent saboteur of Pakistan econom

ELECTRICITY theft has become a national tragedy, bleeding Pakistan’s economy by an uni-maginable Rs. 600 billion every year. This staggering...

06.01.2025 9

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Reclaiming Pakistan’s lost glory

IN the 1990s, Pakistan stood among South Asia’s wealthiest nations. Today, it ranks among the poorest. In 1995, Pakistan outperformed India and...

03.01.2025 3

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Rethinking Pakistan’s urban future

PAKISTAN is grappling with the challenges of rapid population growth and urbanization, as highlighted by a recent Asian Development Bank report....

28.12.2024 10

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CPEC: A Decade of Hope, Progress, and Prosperity

Over the past decade, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has emerged as a monumental force, reshaping Pakistan’s economic, industrial and...

25.12.2024 3

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Debate on Madrassah registration & govt’s dilemma

MADRASSAHS have once again become a topic of heated debate across Pakistan. From the corridors of power to religious circles, this issue has...

23.12.2024 4

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Political stability: A shared responsibility

POLITICS, by its very essence, is meant to serve the state and its people. While personal interests have always played a role, they must operate...

14.12.2024 5

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Economic fallout of political unrest

THE recent protests in Islamabad and the government’s response underscore a fundamental reality: Pakistan’s economic stability is intrinsically...

12.12.2024 5

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Forging alliances PM’s diplomatic push amid economic turmoil

PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent visit to Riyadh, marking his fifth meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in just six months, is...

11.12.2024 10

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AI: Game-changer in fight against climate change

ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a potential game-changer in the global battle against climate change, offering revolutionary solutions...

05.12.2024 3

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Balancing economic reform & public welfare

THE International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) recent assessment of Pakistan’s economic performance offers a glimmer of hope in an otherwise tumultuous...

23.11.2024 2

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Debt, desperation and reform

Pakistan stands at the precipice of a financial abyss and the nation's economic fabric is frayed, largely due to reckless fiscal policies and...

19.11.2024 4

The Express Tribune

Gulab Umid

The Evolution of CPEC: Navigating Challenges and Expanding Horizons

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a transformative initiative aimed at boosting bilateral trade and regional connectivity, enters its...

13.11.2024 4

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CPEC’s blueprint for Balochistan: Infrastructure, innovation & opportunity

THE inauguration of the Gwadar Port by the Chinese Prime Minister marked a pivotal moment in the revival of previously stalled projects in...

06.11.2024 4

Pakistan Observer

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A new judicial era begins

THE recent appointment of Justice Yahya Afridi as Pakistan’s Chief Justice, made through a special parliamentary committee under the 26th...

03.11.2024 3

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Indo-Pak ties: the illusion of diplomacy at SCO Summit

The recent Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Pakistan has been touted by some as a diplomatic breakthrough, with Indian Foreign...

25.10.2024 3

The Express Tribune

Gulab Umid

Gwadar Airport as the Catalyst for CPEC’s Next Phase

The inauguration of the New Gwadar International Airport on October 14, 2024, marks a historic moment in the ever-evolving relationship between...

23.10.2024 3

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A new dawn in Pak-China coop

  THE historic visit of Chinese Premier Li Qiang to Pakistan has opened a promising new chapter in the ever-evolving relationship between the two...

21.10.2024 2

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SCO Summit boosts Pak diplomacy

THE SCO Summit held in Islamabad on October 15, 2024, stands as a significant milestone for Pakistan on the global stage. While Pakistan has hosted...

19.10.2024 2

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Rethinking urban planning in Pakistan

Pakistan faces significant challenges as it grapples with rapid population growth and urbanization - issues that have been underscored in a recent...

15.10.2024 2

The Express Tribune

Gulab Umid

Reviving Pakistan-Iran energy lifeline

PAKISTAN’S economic quagmire can be attributed, in no small part, to the crippling costs of energy—be it electricity, gas or petrol. In stark...

09.10.2024 5

Pakistan Observer

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Exodus of youth: a reflection on systemic failures

In the past five years, more than three million Pakistanis have left the country, seeking better opportunities abroad. Countless others are in the...

08.10.2024 10

The Express Tribune

Gulab Umid

Gwadar Port: CPEC’s Gateway to Global Trade

GWADAR, once a modest fishing village along Pakistan’s south-western coast, has evolved into a critical focal point for international trade. With...

02.10.2024 2

Pakistan Observer

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IMF bailout: a double-edged sword for economic growth

The approval of a $7 billion IMF loan has brought a glimmer of hope to Pakistan's economic landscape. However, this marks the country's 24th...

01.10.2024 2

The Express Tribune

Gulab Umid

IMF loans: Temporary fix, not strategy

THE recent clarification by the IMF has dispelled doubts surrounding Pakistan’s loan agree-ment. During a press briefing in Washington D.C., the...

25.09.2024 2

Pakistan Observer

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Diamer-Bhasha dam: a solution to our water, energy woes

Pakistan has been endowed with vast water resources which, if utilised effectively, can provide solutions to two of the country's most pressing...

21.09.2024 2

The Express Tribune

Gulab Umid

Deteriorating state of education: a crisis ignored

The educational landscape in Pakistan paints a bleak picture of neglect, incompetence and systemic decay. Education, a cornerstone for any...

14.09.2024 3

The Express Tribune

Gulab Umid

Amendments to the Civil Servants Act

IN a bid to stabilize Pakistan’s faltering economy, the government has proposed sweeping amendments to the Civil Servants Act of 1973. These...

10.09.2024 3

Pakistan Observer

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Exploitative grip of IPPs on Pak economy

THE Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in Pakistan, nearly eight dozen in number, have increasingly become a significant factor in the country’s...

07.09.2024 2

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The state of education in Pakistan

THE 2023 District Education Report, published by the Ministry of Planning, provides a sobering assessment of the state of education across...

05.09.2024 3

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CPEC: Gateway to Economic Prosperity

In mid-August 2024, Pakistan celebrated a significant milestone in its ambitious collaboration with China through the China-Pakistan Economic...

04.09.2024 10

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The discovery of new gas reserves

PAKISTAN’S energy sector has long been grappling with the dwindling reserves of Sui gas, a resource that has been a cornerstone of the nation’s...

04.09.2024 2

Pakistan Observer

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The future of Pakistan's IT industry

A recent report by the State Bank of Pakistan presents an intriguing yet disconcerting snapshot of the country's IT sector. While IT exports have...

04.09.2024 9

The Express Tribune

Gulab Umid

Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Pakistan weather update; more widespread rains likely

ISLAMABAD – More widespread rains with scattered heavy falls are likely in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and parts of Pakistan on Wednesday night, Thursday...

29.08.2024 4

Pakistan Observer

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‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar’ Scheme Registration Form

LAHORE – ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar’ project was launched by Punjab government as CM Maryam Nawaz came up project of housing for low-income, and...

29.08.2024 7

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Hyderabad Schools to remain closed on Thursday amid heavy monsoon rains

Authorities in Hyderabad have announced a school holiday on August 29, 2024 Thursday as heavy rains lashed parts of country including Sindh. This...

29.08.2024 2

Pakistan Observer

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Karachi, Hyderabad, Sindh weather update; more widespread rains expected

KARACHI – More widespread rains with scattered heavy and isolated very heavy falls are expected in Karachi, Hyderabad and most parts of Sindh on...

29.08.2024 10

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Lahore, Punjab weather update; more monsoon rains, heavy falls predicted

LAHORE – More intermittent monsoon rains with heavy falls and gusty winds are predicted in Lahore and parts of Punjab on Wednesday night, Thursday...

29.08.2024 4

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Revitalising Pakistan’s youth potential

28.08.2024 2

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The (lost) knack of reading!

NOT so very long ago, the Harry Potter mania had become something of a phenomenon. Hats off to Ms. Rowling for the way she veered the new...

26.08.2024 2

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Time to embrace Bangladesh

BANGLADESH Pakistan relations have gone through many different phases but the fact remains that Pakistan should and must value its relations with...

26.08.2024 1

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Pak military: A symbol of national strength

26.08.2024 2

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Gulab Umid

Burden of inequitable tax policies

26.08.2024 4

Pakistan Observer

Gulab Umid

Hasina's blemished legacy

Sheikh Hasina, the progeny of Bangladesh's founding patriarch Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was once heralded as a transformative figure whose leadership...

14.08.2024 2

The Express Tribune

Gulab Umid

Revamping revenue: Pak digitisation drive

10.08.2024 3

Pakistan Observer

Gulab Umid

China’s ingress in the Middle East

CHINA’S increasing peacemaker role in the strife-torn Middle East has positively enshrined the country’s image in the region. On July 23, 2024, the...

06.08.2024 2

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Gulab Umid

Israel and allies are after bigger trophies…

SOON after the martyrdom of Ismail Haniyeh, Israel has become increasingly bold, daring Iran to retaliate despite the risk of response from Iranian...

06.08.2024 2

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