US blacklists Pakistani companies over alleged involvement in nuclear activities
The US Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security has added several Pakistani companies to a list of 14 entities on a...
State Bank of Pakistan’s monetary policy: A disaster in the making
In recent years, the State Bank of Pakistan has been heavily criticized for its handling of the country's monetary policy. Many economists...
Least Developed Countries battle for attention at United Nations summit in Qatar
Leaders from nations trapped in worsening poverty will make a new appeal for assistance at a summit starting in Doha on Sunday,...
ABAD reports positive outcome from boycott of steel purchase
The Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan (ABAD) has announced that its boycott of steel purchases has resulted in a significant...
Pakistan faces $18bn fine for not completing Iran gas pipeline project on time
During a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), it was revealed that Pakistan could face a fine of $18 billion for...
Digital excellence essential for propelling future growth in Pakistan’s economy
The lending risks faced by banks need to be reduced through the use of the latest technologies and by updating banking policies...
Earned Wage Access (EWA): The new employee benefit programme in Pakistan
Abhi, a fintech company founded in 2021, has introduced a tech-based solution to help salaried people manage their emergency expenses in real-time....
Pakistan’s cost-cutting: a band-aid solution to deep economic issues
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's recent cost-cutting measures have been hailed as a positive signal during these times of financial crisis and may...
The State of Global Economies: experiencing growth, decline, or a combination of both?
Despite a sharp decline in the US business group's Leading Economic Index, which some economists argue indicates an impending recession, not all...
Solid waste poses both a challenge and an opportunity
Solid waste management has become a pressing issue for humanity, as it continues to increase with the rise in population and civilization....
Proficiency in local mother tongue can benefit local businesses and industry
International Mother Language Day is celebrated globally on February 21st each year under the United Nations (UN) auspices. The day has been...
Community solar subscriptions can reduce electricity costs for consumers
The cost of electricity and petroleum in Pakistan has been a major concern for households, especially those in the middle class with...
Wind Power Projects to begin supplying electricity to national grid
After months of nominal power generation, wind power projects (WPPs) in Pakistan are expected to start dispatching electricity to the national grid...
Telecom industry facing financial crisis with lowest ARPU in the world
The cellular mobile operator (CMO) industry in Pakistan is facing a financial crisis with the average revenue per user (ARPU) dropping to...
Thar coal power plants struggle with transmission constraints
Despite full-page advertisements celebrating the commissioning of two 2,400-megawatt coal power plants in Thar, the government-backed electricity buyer is only able to...