FeaturedThe govt is getting desperate to collect tax revenue. But they’re being desperate in all the wrong places
The new Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024 has changed how tax cases are dealt with. While this may unlock some money, it doesn’t help widen the tax net
Jun 3, 2024
FeaturedAnother day, another bright idea from our taxmen
Blocking the sims of 500,000+ people may sound simple but how much sense does it make?
May 27, 2024
FeaturedPM terms FBR's Track and Trace system a complete fraud. Is he right?
Deep inside Pakistan’s track and trace problem, a story of inefficiency, judicial interference and conflict of interest unfolds
May 13, 2024
HeadlinesThe govt claims PIA will be privatised by June. Here is how it could play out.
Against all belief, the past six months have seen incredible progress in the privatisation of Pakistan’s national carrier. So what can we expect in the days to come?
Apr 22, 2024
FeaturedWhat went down during the Finance Minister’s visit to the States, both at home and abroad
The latest visit of Aurangzeb to the US clears up his role as the finance minister, but who will do his actual job
Apr 22, 2024
FeaturedLawmakers are running wild with development budgets while important projects languish
How are SDG-compliant parliamentarian schemes being used to play politics in Pakistan?
Apr 14, 2024
EconomyThe World Bank recommends a “bold economic reform plan” for recovery. What is new?
Economy expected to grow by only 1.8% in the current Fiscal year; WB
Apr 2, 2024
FeaturedPakistan can become a cannabis powerhouse. The only problem is getting through the bureaucratic labyrinth
It is high-time Pakistan reaps the benefits of the hemp crop. But what exactly is the potential of growing this crop and what has been standing in the way?
Apr 1, 2024
FeaturedWatch out! Jazz is bringing its digital telco ‘Rox’ out to play
Months after Ufone introduced Onic to Pakistan, Jazz is gearing up to give them a competitor
Mar 10, 2024
FeaturedPakistan owes a lot of money to the world. Can it be paid back in time?
The mounting external debt liability has created a sense of claustrophobia, putting a stranglehold on Pakistan's economy
Feb 25, 2024
FeaturedPTCL Group grows in size but fails to be profitable
What is the reason behind the company’s 2023 net loss of Rs 14.15 billion?
Feb 18, 2024
FeaturedThe (literal) cost of democracy
Just how financially burdensome are elections for Pakistan? What do the numbers say?
Feb 4, 2024