Trump’s contradictory stance on oil

Trump’s contradictory stance on oil

Industry experts believe the US president’s push for the Opec+ alliance to lower oil costs conflicts with his plans for an energy-dominant America. Updated 27 Jan, 2025 10:32am
The US vibe shift and  its global impact

The US vibe shift and its global impact

Pakistan will likely have to walk a tightrope, balancing its relations with Washington and Beijing as the US begins its tariff journey.
Updated 27 Jan, 2025 10:15am
Microfinance on the verge of collapse?

Microfinance on the verge of collapse?

Despite expanding financial inclusion, Pakistan’s microfinance sector faces a deepening crisis, with rising losses, dwindling capital, and regulatory complacency threatening sustainability.
Updated 27 Jan, 2025 01:16pm
Finance: Keeping the economy steady

Finance: Keeping the economy steady

With millions of ordinary Pakistanis unemployed and below the poverty line, all energies must be focused on economic growth this year.
Published 27 Jan, 2025 06:24am
Fiscal potential of agricultural taxation

Fiscal potential of agricultural taxation

The ownership and tenancy of agricultural land are often complex and poorly recorded, making it difficult to accurately assess tax liabilities.
Published 27 Jan, 2025 06:24am

COMPANY NEWS

Adamjee Insurance Company Limited announces its partnership with Fauji Fertiliser Company Limited (FFC) to launch the Zarai
Published 27 Jan, 2025 06:24am
Strengthening the middle-class economy

Strengthening the middle-class economy

Transformational change depends less on physical capital and more on the intellectual input of bourgeoisie professionals and skilled manpower.
Updated 27 Jan, 2025 10:28am

Retail sales going strong

Despite the higher growth rate of e-commerce sales, physical retail will make up almost 80pc of global retail sales...
Published 27 Jan, 2025 06:24am

Inheriting American debt

US President Donald Trump inherited federal debt of about $36.2tr on Inauguration Day — more than $16tr higher ...
Published 27 Jan, 2025 06:24am
Data points

Data points

On the surface, the job market looks as strong as ever. Beneath the surface, workers are getting a very different message
Published 27 Jan, 2025 06:24am

Apple losing its shine

Apple’s China smartphone shipments slipped to 42.9m in 2024, 17pc lower than the year before, according to market...
Published 27 Jan, 2025 06:24am

Moving out of China

A record 30pc of US companies in China are accelerating plans to relocate manufacturing or sourcing in 2024,...
Published 27 Jan, 2025 06:24am

Plastic pollution

The world produces 460 million tonnes of plastic per year, of which 63pc ends up in landfills or incinerators while...
Published 27 Jan, 2025 06:24am
Prioritising workplace safety

Prioritising workplace safety

Unsafe work conditions lead to lost productivity, higher healthcare costs, and diminished quality of life for workers and their families.
Published 27 Jan, 2025 06:24am
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