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Zahid Maqsood SheikhBusiness Recorder |
THE decision by the government to revive Pakistan Steel Mills instead of proceeding with liquidation is encouraging. Pakistan needs a strong...
The world is entering a new economic era where critical minerals are becoming as strategically important as oil was in the twentieth century. Rare...
THE creation of Pakistan in 1947 was not merely a political development; it was the outcome of a centuries-long historical process shaped by identity,...
Pakistan is no longer approaching a water crisis; it is already living through one. Rapid population growth, climate change, inefficient irrigation,...
THE Makkah Joint Defense Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye is formally a collective security arrangement, but its significance may...
CARVING Value: Pakistan’s Stone and Mineral Economy is a timely contribution to the discourse on Pakistan’s natural resource potential and...
THE renewed debate over creating more provinces in Pakistan reflects genuine public frustration with weak services, distant decision making and...
PAKISTAN needs a permanent national policy of reconciliation and Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Balochistan should be among the first places where it is...
A generation that was once told to remain patient, work hard and wait for its opportunity has discovered a new language of resistance. In India, that...
A good tax system is not only about collecting revenue. It is also about building trust between citizens, businesses and the government. People are...
THROUGHOUT human history, wars have brought destruction, suffering and loss on a massive scale. Millions of people have lost their lives, economies...
Pakistan possesses a highly diverse geological landscape, rich in marble, granite, limestone, gemstones, industrial minerals and strategically...
Pakistan may not lift the trophy, but its craftsmanship has been part of football’s greatest moments. When millions of football fans around the...
EVERY day, millions of voices clash and echo across social media. What began as a space for connection and creativity has become a battleground of...
THE Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America with Pakistan serving as...
Pakistan’s economic challenge is not a lack of resources but a persistent failure to convert them into value. The country remains heavily reliant on...
The idea of a young Pakistani engineer commuting to a modern energy-efficient industrial zone or farmers using smart agriculture tools to improve...
PAKISTAN’S latest Economic Survey and the federal budget for 2026–27 together offer a picture that is at once reassuring and unsettling. The...
FRESH graduates in Pakistan face a persistent paradox. Companies claim to hire them to develop raw talent, yet they often disqualify candidates who...
THE world is entering a more dangerous phase, where conflict in one region no longer remains confined to one battlefield or border. Its effects now...
PAKISTAN’S relationship with Afghanistan has long been shaped by border tensions, security concerns and mistrust. Now, another serious issue is...
IN a country where football has long struggled for attention and stability, Pakistan’s women’s national team has quietly produced a result that...
China’s transformation from a predominantly agrarian economy to the world’s manufacturing powerhouse in just a few decades stands as one of the...
PAKISTAN’S Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are a cornerstone of the country’s economy, contributing over 60% of employment and around 35% of...
IN a quiet corner of a clinic in Punjab, a mother sits with her young son, holding his hand as she struggles to make sense of a diagnosis that has...
Pakistan is educating too many young people for a future that does not exist. We continue to send millions through schools, colleges, and universities...
Pakistan’s cricketing style has always stood apart from other top nations, especially when it comes to batting philosophy. While modern cricket...
Do you remember when we were young, and our mothers would tell us stories, not just to get us to sleep but also to keep us indoors, especially during...
For most Pakistanis, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has long been associated with highways, power plants and large infrastructure...
AS of January 2026, Pakistan’s central government debt continues its upward trajectory amid fiscal pressures and borrowing needs. Data from Topline...
WHEN people think about war, they usually picture airstrikes, missile exchanges, troop movements and battlefield dominance. But that lens is too...
ACROSS recent decades, a striking pattern has emerged: nations facing contestation often experience significant economic and military weakening before...
IN early 2026, the Iran–Israe US conflict showed the world that modern wars are no longer fought with missiles and soldiers alone. Artificial...
THE relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan has long been fraught with territorial disputes and ideological divides. However, recent events have...
Humanity has always been captivated by grand visions and ambitious goals. From the ancient pyramids of Egypt to the towering skyscrapers of New York...
Humanity has always been captivated by grand visions and ambitious goals. From the ancient pyramids of Egypt to the towering skyscrapers of New York...
Pakistan stands at a defining moment where economic ambition and internal stability are tightly bound together. Nowhere is this more evident than in...
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are critical to the economic fabric of many countries, including Pakistan. Despite their importance, SMEs in...
ACROSS Pakistan, a silent but dangerous crisis is unfolding. From major cities to small towns and villages, many young people are falling into...
Pakistan’s State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) occupy a central role in the country’s economic landscape. These entities are meant to safeguard the...
Pakistan is currently facing a critical economic situation, grappling with challenges that threaten its stability and future growth. Despite promises...