Pakistan’s path to achieving its true potential

Pakistan has immense potential, but achieving sustainable and inclusive growth requires a strong commitment from the government, greater private sector participation, and overcoming structural challenges. The present government is serious about addressing the major concerns faced by the economy, and its ambitious plans can become a reality with rational and long-term planning.

New Zealand’s Ardern request Taliban to maintain the human rights in Afghanistan

Taliban fighters took control of the presidential palace in Kabul late on Sunday as U.S.-led forces departed and Western nations scrambled to evacuate their citizens.

Barriers to Pakistan’s Export Led Growth

High protectionism serves as a hurdle to industrialization and needs to be addressed in order for the manufacturing sector to grow sustainably, create employment, and earn foreign exchange by increasing and diversifying exports. They also emphasize that modern techniques need to be adopted to enhance productivity, Executive Director & Secretary General APTMA explains.

Razaq Dawood hopeful that Pakistan’s exports will reach $50bn

Adviser for Commerce and Investment Razak Dawood is hopeful that Pakistan's exports will reach $50 billion by the end of the fiscal year 2023. He recognized export diversification, focus on non-traditional sectors, and increasing exports to new markets as major goals in the coming period.

Pakistan’s unsustainable public pension system

Tick-tock, tick-tock, Pakistan's ticking bomb are the hundreds of thousands of retired government employees and ex-army officials. The country has a trillion-Rupee problem, and it's growing: funding old government employees and army pensioners after retirement. The sheer quantum of the amount is creating a bigger issue than even the power sector’s circular debt. We give you an exegesis of the issue and possible long-term solutions.

RDA deposits have crossed $2 billion, claims Farrukh

Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Sunday said the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) crossed the historical milestone of $2 billion in deposits.

“War is over”: Taliban forgave all enemies

On Sunday, 15th August 2021, The Taliban swept into Kabul and seized control of the Presidential Palace. Kabul’s government under President Ashraf Ghani largely...

A Timeline of key events in Afghanistan since 2001

With the Taliban back in control of Afghanistan, here is a recap of landmark events in the war-torn country since the group's first regime was toppled in the 2001 US-led invasion

Renault launches new Zoe EV

The French Automaker Renault has launched a Limited edition, range-topping version of the Renault ZOE featuring exclusive styling and more standard equipment. It is based on the much welcomed and range-topping GT Line trim.

West Indies beat Pakistan by one wicket in first Test

West Indies defeated Pakistan by one wicket in the first Test at Sabina Park on Sunday. Chasing 168 for victory, Kemar Roach hit the...

Emirates diverts its Kabul bound flight to Dubai as Taliban take Kabul

We are working closely with all the relevant authorities to ensure the safe operation, says airline spokesperson

US Secy State Blinken hounded on TV over Taliban takeover

“We went to Afghanistan 20 years ago with one mission. And that mission was to deal with the folks who attacked us on 9/11. We have succeeded in that mission.”