Trade barriers placed on foreign products are mistakenly considered a benefit by many politicians, when in fact they hurt their own citizens and economy and in turn make exports more difficult. Photo: file ISLAMABAD: Aqib Mehmood, an entrepreneur connected to the world by a government agency to enhance the nation’s exports, has now made Indonesia…
Sees economic consolidation, targets 3.5% growth despite floods; cites 24 JVs signed in Beijing, IMF trust as key deve Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during a Reuters interview at the 2025 annual IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, DC, US, April 25, 2025. Photo: Reuters/ File ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has consolidated its macroeconomic stability through strong…
ISLAMABAD: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi is expected to visit Adiala Jail on Thursday (today) to meet Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan. Senator Ali Zafar has included the K-P chief minister’s name at the top of a five-member list of PTI leaders scheduled to meet Imran. The list has been forwarded to the…
The government had desired a higher power tariff for the next five years in an attempt to encourage investors to participate in bidding for the sale of Fesco. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: The federal government is preparing a sweeping three-year power tariff relief package that could significantly reduce electricity costs for agricultural and industrial consumers, in…
Public service has become synonymous with arrogance rather than duty, reflecting colonial hangover The writer holds PhD in Administrative Sciences and teaches at the University of Plymouth, UK. Email: zeb.khan@plymouth.ac.uk In Pakistan, the phrase public servant has become almost ironic. Judges, doctors, police officers, clerks, and even low-ranking security staff often behave not as servants…
Latest border clashes, infiltration data expose Taliban’s continued patronage of militant groups despite truce The recent flare-up along the Pak-Afghan border has once again brought into question the Taliban regime’s willingness and capacity to curb cross-border terrorism. The October 2025 Doha understanding, brokered by Qatar and Turkey to de-escalate tensions, is seen as a last…
Truce may have paused clashes, but Pakistan’s policy shift signals deeper rethink of its ties with the Taliban The writer is a retired major general and has an interest in International Relations and Political Sociology. He can be reached at tayyarinam@hotmail.com and tweets @20_Inam Last week we cited that Afghanistan, and by default the IEA,…
Justice Aminuddin says investing in stocks, rather than keeping money in banks, benefits national economy In a notable comment that could change how Pakistan views its financial future, Justice Aminuddin Khan, head of the Supreme Court’s constitutional bench, has urged citizens to shift their savings from banks and start investing in the stock market. Justice…
Kite flying to be restricted to allocated spots; large kites, metallic or glass-coated strings will not be allowed The Punjab government is considering partially restoring the Basant festival after 28 years, allowing the event to be celebrated under strict conditions at select locations such as open grounds and hotel rooftops. According to the draft proposal,…
Key measures include establishment of separate registration counters, wards, and washrooms In a historic move towards more inclusive healthcare, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department has unveiled the Protection and Welfare Policy for Transgender and Intersex Persons 2025, setting the stage for major reforms across the province’s public health system. This policy marks a significant step…
