"Chinese companies are looking to set up factories in other countries to tap the US and European markets, which makes Pakistan in the region for investments".
Updated25 Mar, 202410:24am
Plans to establish coal to gas and liquid conversion plants for energy and urea production are on hold despite private sector interest due to federal inertia.
Published18 Mar, 202408:56am
A pattern of reliance on IMF bailouts, coupled with a lack of substantial reforms, has led to a scenario where Pakistan is on the brink and masses are reeling from economic pain.
Updated18 Mar, 202410:03am
Small shareholders in family-owned private companies struggle with board representation, voting rights, and decision-making involvement, states a recent SECP report
Published04 Mar, 202409:29am
Economies like Pakistan could be indirectly impacted by US property woes if the contagion spreads like the one about 16 years ago.
Published19 Feb, 202407:56am
With the nation confronted with unprecedented macroeconomic challenges, political tensions and divisions, the analysts say the stakes for the new government would be high.
Updated12 Feb, 202411:15am
There seems to be little understanding of the grave economic challenges the country faces and the tough decisions need to lead the country for the next five years.
Updated05 Feb, 202411:35am
From the party-hopping Alam ‘Lota’ in the 1930s to the 150-something lawmakers who shuttled between Nawaz and Wattoo’s factions of the Muslim League in the early 90s, ‘migratory birds’ are part and parcel of the region's politics.
Updated30 Jan, 202405:43pm
The number of domestic players has reduced to 30 from the initial 46 companies because of the pandemic and import restrictions.
Published22 Jan, 202407:55am
Historically, most ‘fringe’ parties have developed from a one-point agenda and have only played the role of ‘spoilers’ in elections.
Updated21 Jan, 202409:34am
Timely realisation of the export proceeds of willful defaulters cannot be ensured without strict enforcement of AML/CFT regime.
Published15 Jan, 202407:55am
