Stories by Afshan Subohi

An eternal equality problem

An eternal equality problem

‘Gender-friendly legislation and initiatives can deliver only limited gains unless societal attitudes toward women fundamentally Published 09 Mar, 2026 07:06am
A misaligned legal framework

A misaligned legal framework

Resolving a typical commercial dispute in Pakistani courts takes over five years, while only a small fraction settle within one to three years. Updated 02 Mar, 2026 08:54am
The spirit of giving

The spirit of giving

Charitable donations in Pakistan have grown faster than the broader economy over the past decade. Updated 23 Feb, 2026 09:13am
High hopes surround Reko Diq

High hopes surround Reko Diq

'The project's future is inseparable from that of the province and its people; rather than dismissing them, the state must engage them meaningfully’ Updated 16 Feb, 2026 07:40am
Too little, too late?

Too little, too late?

"Meaningful recovery will require reversing damaging policies, regaining exporters’ trust via credible long-term commitment," says KCCI advisory council chairman. Updated 09 Feb, 2026 08:39am

Between stage and reality

As the government celebrates its participation in the international forum, risk-weary business leaders largely dismiss the WEF Published 02 Feb, 2026 07:12am
A socially compromised people

A socially compromised people

Pakistan has become one of the region’s most digitally connected societies, yet social progress remains slow and male employment Published 26 Jan, 2026 06:21am
Failure to reform

Failure to reform

Pakistan has ample human and intellectual resources, but ad hoc decisions and weak implementation prevent these strengths Published 19 Jan, 2026 06:22am
All eyes on the airline market

All eyes on the airline market

CCP says greater private sector participation could support a more competitive aviation market. Updated 12 Jan, 2026 09:53am
Bracing for the new year

Bracing for the new year

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. Published 05 Jan, 2026 07:32am
Can’t rely on IMF forever

Can’t rely on IMF forever

Many Pakistani analysts argue that IMF conditionalities only address the financial dimension of the country’s complex economic challenges. Updated 22 Dec, 2025 09:07am
Where do the funds go?

Where do the funds go?

‘The federal government loses its case for revisiting revenue shares when it cannot control its own running costs’ Published 15 Dec, 2025 06:10am
Give the revenue a break

Give the revenue a break

Under the IMF oversight and a strict focus on fiscal stabilisation, Pakistan’s tax collection has risen sharply over the past two years. Updated 08 Dec, 2025 07:19am
Defeating the housing deficit

Defeating the housing deficit

An end to abrupt tax changes, minimal government intrusion, and strong, predictable polices could reverse declining investor Published 24 Nov, 2025 06:48am
CORPORATE WINDOW: An attempt at managing expectations

CORPORATE WINDOW: An attempt at managing expectations

‘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' Updated 17 Nov, 2025 08:35am
All that glitters is an investment opportunity

All that glitters is an investment opportunity

Rising demand trends reflect a gradual shift from ornamental to investment purposes with gold increasingly serving as a hedge against inflation and rupee depreciation. Updated 03 Nov, 2025 07:29am