Electricity — a state monopoly

Electricity — a state monopoly

While deregulation intends to improve efficiency and consumer choice, complex market dynamics in the electricity sector have introduced challenges. Updated 28 Oct, 2024 09:29am
Weeding out a crop killer

Weeding out a crop killer

Biocontrol agents may be the best way to deal with the noxious Parthenium weeds that threaten to damage Pakistan’s food
Updated 28 Oct, 2024 08:11am

Finance: Complexity of economic issues

Internal political issues paired with external global conflicts may put Pakistan’s economy in dire straits unless it focuses
Updated 28 Oct, 2024 08:53am
Population boom or bust

Population boom or bust

The increasing urbanisation trend necessitates more proactive measures to create jobs in cities where the population growth
Updated 28 Oct, 2024 09:37am

Forging a new economic order

The Kremlin and Beijing push proposals to drastically change the global financial system following the end of the BRICS summit
Updated 28 Oct, 2024 10:15am

COMPANY NEWS

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has resolved most of the issues raised by customs agents regarding changes
Published 28 Oct, 2024 07:14am

Connectivity across spheres

Globally, the number of connected devices could reach 75 billion by 2025, ranging from wearable sensors to smart...
Published 28 Oct, 2024 07:14am
Data points

Data points

Over the past two decades, an education revolution swept large parts of the developing world. Colleges popped up,
Published 28 Oct, 2024 07:14am

Big bucks to Musk

Elon Musk added $33.5bn billion to his net worth last week, as Tesla shares posted their biggest gain in more than a...
Published 28 Oct, 2024 07:14am

Informal businesses

More than 60pc of global employment occurs off the books, estimates the World Economic Forum
Published 28 Oct, 2024 07:14am
Unlocking true prosperity

Unlocking true prosperity

Countries which rank high on economic freedom indices consistently outperform less free economies in terms of economic growth.
Published 28 Oct, 2024 07:14am
SCO — big power, limited progress

SCO — big power, limited progress

Despite accounting for one-third of global GDP, the SCO's economic might will only come into play if bilateral disputes within it are resolved.
Updated 21 Oct, 2024 09:56am