‘Gender-friendly legislation and initiatives can deliver only limited gains unless societal attitudes toward women fundamentally
Published09 Mar, 202607:06am
Resolving a typical commercial dispute in Pakistani courts takes over five years, while only a small fraction settle within one to three years.
Updated02 Mar, 202608:54am
'The project's future is inseparable from that of the province and its people; rather than dismissing them, the state must engage them meaningfully’
Updated16 Feb, 202607:40am
As the government celebrates its participation in the international forum, risk-weary business leaders largely dismiss the WEF
Published02 Feb, 202607:12am
Pakistan has become one of the region’s most digitally connected societies, yet social progress remains slow and male employment
Published26 Jan, 202606:21am
The government must exercise caution in its policy choices, ensuring that short-term growth ambition does not undermine long-term economic stability, social equity and institutional resilience.
Published05 Jan, 202607:32am
Many Pakistani analysts argue that IMF conditionalities only address the financial dimension of the country’s complex economic challenges.
Updated22 Dec, 202509:07am
Under the IMF oversight and a strict focus on fiscal stabilisation, Pakistan’s tax collection has risen sharply over the past two years.
Updated08 Dec, 202507:19am
An end to abrupt tax changes, minimal government intrusion, and strong, predictable polices could reverse declining investor
Published24 Nov, 202506:48am
‘There is now a clear realisation that without political stability and a secure environment, it is impossible to build trust or deliver the economic reforms needed to attract international investors'
Updated17 Nov, 202508:35am
Rising demand trends reflect a gradual shift from ornamental to investment purposes with gold increasingly serving as a hedge against inflation and rupee depreciation.
Updated03 Nov, 202507:29am