Economy

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…

Abdul Samad Tariq  Peshawar: As Pakistan reels from intensifying climate shocks — catastrophic floods, prolonged droughts and deepening water scarcity — one of its strongest defenses remains largely invisible and undervalued: wetlands.…

News Desk  On Dec. 28, shopkeepers in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar did something that has historically rattled Iran’s rulers: they refused to open their doors. The strike was a protest against runaway inflation, the collapse of the national…

AFP/APP Frankfurt: Germany’s progress on cutting greenhouse gas emissions slowed sharply in 2025, as the North Sea recorded its warmest year on record, increasing pressure on the conservative-led government to accelerate climate…

Saleem Raza  Bradford: The most practical and profitable trade in the world happens with neighboring countries. There are two main reasons: lower transport costs and reduced transit times. Yet, the question remains: how effectively has…

News Desk  Islamabad: Saudi Arabia has rolled over its $3 billion deposit with Pakistan for another year, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Thursday, providing continued financial support to shore up the country’s economy.…