Perspectives How tech is transforming SDGs into reality Working for a tech firm, I find many opportunities to delve into the impact that our work has on the globe today. As... Published 27 Mar, 2024 03:21pm
Perspectives For Gaza’s children, Eid will be amid death and destruction Muslim children will be celebrating Eid at the end of the holy month of Ramadan. They will go for Eid prayers with... Published 24 Mar, 2024 06:05pm
Perspectives Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline: a case that deserves greater attention The first 80 kilometers of the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project have been approved for development inside... Published 22 Mar, 2024 01:07am
Economic agenda: Pakistan will continue walking on a tightrope After months of political volatility in Pakistan, the dust finally settled over the formation of a new government. A...
Never has an economic roadmap been more important in Pakistan It was in June 2022 that Pakistan’s CPI-based inflation figure topped 20%. It has since then stood stubbornly at...
2024 may not serve the climate cause well If 2023 wasn’t a good year for climate change, 2024 may not be any better – for those who wanted to hear some good...
The new coalition and the way forward When it comes to the outlook of Pakistan’s political sphere, there are questions on whether stability or...
Perspectives Key takeaways from the 15th edition of KLF The latest edition of the Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) wrapped on Sunday, bringing together speakers and... Updated 19 Feb, 2024 11:53pm
Perspectives Reimagining Pakistan’s academic pedagogy In a world driven by knowledge and innovation, the importance of a competitive education system cannot be overstated... Published 15 Feb, 2024 07:42pm
Perspectives Government-transition and PSX performance More than 1/4th of the total market capitalisation of companies listed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange was added in... Updated 12 Feb, 2024 04:01pm
Perspectives Pakistan’s next premier: another case of political uncertainty Riggings and fraud allegations surrounding the election results in Pakistan have sparked widespread attention and... Published 11 Feb, 2024 11:47pm
Perspectives General Elections 2024: a job well done by the caretaker govt? The caretaker government had one job – hold timely, free/fair elections – and that was put to the test today. To... Published 09 Feb, 2024 12:11am
Perspectives Pakistan didn’t default, but its citizens certainly did Floods came and destroyed our homes — there was little we could do, we were told. We managed to endure, and tried to... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:28pm
Perspectives The manifesto monitor Manifestoes are a contract between political parties and the voters, and parties are bound to deliver on it.... Published 07 Feb, 2024 09:01pm
Perspectives Economy: a difficult road ahead as well On February 8, 2024, nearly 129 million Pakistanis will exercise their right to vote in what will be the 14th... Published 07 Feb, 2024 01:22am
Perspectives Addressing the energy challenge: analysing promises of Pakistan’s political parties As we head into election mode, deciphering party manifestos is crucial to understand potential leaders’ priorities... Published 06 Feb, 2024 12:24pm
Perspectives Kashmir Solidarity Day: need of the hour Kashmir Solidarity Day is observed on 5 February every year since 1990 across Pakistan and by the Kashmiri Diaspora... Published 05 Feb, 2024 03:10pm
Perspectives Biden’s conundrum: clock is ticking, Mr President This past week saw a number of countries suspending their funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for... Updated 02 Feb, 2024 02:36pm
Perspectives Why I chose Malaysia for a ‘babymoon’ It helped that I had family there who could guide me, and the fact that I had visited Malaysia before and going to a completely new, unfamiliar country while pregnant seemed a bit daunting Updated 01 Feb, 2024 02:55pm
Perspectives Electoral success of parties will depend largely on independent winners As we approach the general elections, it is clear that predicting outcomes has become more challenging than ever... Updated 30 Jan, 2024 04:53pm
Perspectives Bigger than Elon Musk’s Tesla: Chinese EV giant BYD takes centrestage Think about a futuristic electric car – Tesla’s EV may very well be the first one to pop into one’s head. But... Published 26 Jan, 2024 05:52pm
Perspectives Turning the table: how I made Rs1,200 from online scammers Living in Karachi, we have become accustomed to muggers and online schemes trying to steal our money. But recently,... Published 22 Jan, 2024 05:21pm
Perspectives 2024 is the ultimate election year: will it be boon or bane for democracy? The year 2024 will witness more elections in a year than ever before; thus, it will be the ultimate election year.... Published 20 Jan, 2024 02:00pm
Perspectives Solving the ‘current account deficit’ problem Pakistan’s current account deficit (CAD) reduced to 1.2% of GDP in FY23 and it is expected to remain at a similar... Published 18 Jan, 2024 09:30am
Perspectives If the Palestinian cause isn’t resolved now, then it never will The day after the war. The unspoken and untenable situation that nobody has wanted to speak about. Certainly not the... Updated 16 Jan, 2024 11:21pm
Perspectives Why 'RizBar' breakup can be a blessing in disguise for Pakistan In the ever-evolving cricket world, unexpected shifts often unveil untapped opportunities. The recent breakup of the... Updated 14 Jan, 2024 06:11pm
Perspectives The ‘how to’ problem of Pakistan’s economy Pakistan’s economy has probably attained a balance on the external account side at high interest rate. But this is... Published 11 Jan, 2024 09:00am