There’s a right way to develop Gwadar
Pakistan’s geoeconomic pivot must weigh heavily towards the oceans
Have we peaked yet?
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) recently hiked interest rates by another 125 basis points, bringing the benchmark policy rate to a...
Pakistan’s Stock Market: No pandemonium, for the moment
Imran Khan is not the only one celebrating ‘Yom-e-Tashakkur’, many at the stock market are doing the same. The Pakistan Stock Exchange...
To privatise or not to privatise?
On a recent trip to London, I could not help but follow the media coverage of the upcoming general election in the...
Of Councils and Chambers
Do various business lobby groups operating in Pakistan represent the rentier economy?
Cognitive Real Estate: The Most Exclusive Properties on the Market
This is not meant to sting. But it will
It’s takes two to tango
Progressive Banking and Business Community
Influencer matchmaking AI is not the silver bullet it claims to be
While it has solved a lot of problems, a one-fit solution can never be our best bet
A guide to ending tax evasion in Pakistan
No issue in Pakistan currently attracts as much attention as that of tax evasion. On one hand, we have the people of...
We have come a long way, the wrong way!
There was a time, not too long ago, when mankind exhibited a remarkable level of intelligence. It was a time when technology...
Cat food and import bills – this week in Pakistan’s business and economics twitterverse
The nation’s pet owners were up in arms this past week as it appeared that the government was banning pet food along...
Balance for better: Are women’s networks really needed?
Ideally, we’re all part of the human race. We all have equal possibilities in the world based on our abilities and desire....
Coping with the ‘overvalued’ exchange rate dilemma
Exchange rate management is considered as one of the most critical aspects of economic policymaking, particularly in countries that are vulnerable to...
Work goals and PTA under the microscope
The PTA has now not only banned TikTok, but has also nearly doubled the tax on iPhones, meaning it has destroyed the...
The cost of surplus power
Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi recently said that the country would experience an electricity surplus in the region of 2,400-3,400 MW by...