Opinion

Iran – Emerging as Regional Power

The war in the Middle East has stalemated. Notwithstanding its economic and military, and technological strength, the USA has failed…

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Company Raj to Debt Raj—VIII Who finances production?

Part VII distinguished borrowing to build from borrowing to survive. The distinction applies equally inside the economy. A financial system…

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The right kind of imports

Pakistan is preparing its next Strategic Trade Policy Framework for 2026–31 as it seeks to convert renewed macroeconomic stability into…

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How to fix the dysfunction

Pakistan’s debate over creating more provinces has returned with unusual force. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi first declared that the existing…

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Austerity measures

The federal government headed by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, during the financial year 2025-26, continued to implement a host…

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Coordinative advance?

Over the past two and a half years, this appears to be the first time that the federal government and…

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The petrol subsidy arithmetic

A few days ago, I watched a press conference held by government representatives, including Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Attaullah Tarar and…

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Commute at a cost

As I write this on September 17, petrol in Pakistan costs Rs391.22 a litre and diesel Rs421.45. These prices are…

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AI’s bigger promise

Artificial intelligence is entering our lives at remarkable speed. Governments are developing strategies, businesses are investing heavily and international organisations…

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Choosing sides in the AI race

Kazakhstan has recently signed up for two rival AI coalitions, one from the US and the other from China. It…

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