Economy

Muhammad Abbas Islamabad: When the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury on February 28, 2026, a sweeping air campaign that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, the world braced for a wider and catastrophic…

News Desk Islamabad: The federal government has unveiled a Rs 15,264 billion budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, presenting it as a roadmap toward economic recovery, inflation control, and fiscal stability. Presented in the National…

Shazia Mehboob Islamabad: Pakistan’s Economic Survey 2025-26 paints a mixed but cautiously optimistic picture of the country’s economy, one where growth indicators have improved after years of instability, yet structural weaknesses…

Naeem Nisa Islamabad: Pakistan’s youth bulge is often portrayed as a looming demographic crisis. That narrative, however, belongs to a different era. With more than 64 per cent of its population under the age of 30, Pakistan is not…

News Desk Islamabad: The federal government on Friday announced a reduction of Rs4 per litre in the price of petrol, while maintaining the existing rate of high-speed diesel (HSD). According to a notification issued by the Petroleum…

Shanza Kabeer  Islamabad: In 2026, the Strait of Hormuz once again became the center of global anxiety. This narrow maritime passage, only about 33 kilometers wide at its narrowest point, emerged as perhaps the most dangerous…

News Desk Islamabad: A proposal to enforce a nationwide smart lockdown faced resistance from provincial governments during a high-level meeting of national leadership chaired by President Asif Ali Zardari, highlighting emerging…

Ishtiaq Ahmed  Bradford: For Pakistanis living both inside and outside Pakistan, Pakistan’s position on this issue appears somewhat ambiguous. Many important questions are circulating in people’s minds, and there is strong curiosity to…

News Desk  Islamabad: The National Assembly was informed on Wednesday that no formally structured “Information Literacy Programme (ILP)” is currently operating under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting; however, its affiliated…

News Desk  Islamabad: Qatar has announced a new long-term visa scheme aimed at attracting foreign investors and skilled professionals as part of its broader economic diversification strategy. The 10-year long-stay visa will allow…