Economy

Ali Nawaz Rahimoo Umarkot: Poverty remains one of Pakistan's greatest obstacles to sustainable development. It is far more than a shortage of income; it is the denial of opportunities and basic human rights.  For millions of…

News Desk London: British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has formally announced his resignation, marking a significant development in UK politics. Speaking to the media, Starmer said he had informed the British monarch of his…

Nadeem Tanoli Islamabad: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Dr Shazia Sobia Aslam Soomro has criticized the federal budget for FY2026-27, describing it as “public unfriendly” and inadequate in addressing the challenges of inflation,…

Shagufta Nawaz Islamabad: Every national budget represents far more than a set of fiscal numbers. It reflects a country's economic priorities, policy direction, and vision for the future. The FY2026-27 budget raises a familiar but…

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…