CPEC: western route and Balochistan By Hasaan Khawar
During his recent visit to China, a senator claimed knowing that there was no mention of the western route in …
Read MoreGuns or books By Zubeida Mustafa
THE infamous legacy of ‘enforced disappearances’ that the Chilean military dictator Augusto Pinochet left behind has, unfortunately, been picked up …
Read MoreDevelopment of land-based Economic Systems| Shahid Javed Burki
According to several newspaper accounts, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar’s statement to the Senate on March 2, was received with considerable …
Read MoreCPEC: Symbol of Regional Integration | Dr Muhammad Khan
The concept of globalisation can well be defined as global interconnectedness, which is achieved through regional connectivity. The regional connectivity …
Read MoreThe Economy and National Security | M Ziauddin
Very rarely have we seen economy being given much importance while formulating our defence and foreign policies. On the other …
Read MoreOne-Belt One-Road: A Ride Through the Well-Connected Region – OpEd | Nasurullah Brohi
The One-Belt One-Road initiative has significantly come up with the manifold opportunities enabling China to connect with the rest of …
Read MoreExploring Iran’s Approach to Oil Production Freeze Policy? – Analysis | Mohammad
Oil ministers of Saudi Arabia and Russia, as the world’s two top producers of crude oil, along with their Qatari …
Read MoreContracting Global Trade | Dr Kamal Monnoo
And Pakistan’s fortunes A recent statement by the Commerce Minister that our exports are falling mainly due to the falling …
Read MorePrivatisation – The Way Forward | Tariq Iqbal Khan
The government’s primary role is governance and regulation, not to manage and operate businesses. The government works in a manner …
Read MoreInvesting in People
FOR too long now, economic orthodoxy has focused on macroeconomic fundamentals to assess the health of an economy. So when …
Read MoreInvest in Education | Dr Atta-ur-Rahman
The four pillars of progress are: high quality education; science & Technology; innovation and entrepreneurship; and a governance system that …
Read MoreWorld Bank Chief Pushes Pakistan to Keep up Momentum
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank Group’s president has pressed Pakistan to maintain the momentum of reforms aimed at achieving higher pace …
Read MoreSino-Pak friendship: Explaining the Variable | Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif
gathered here in Lahore, my thoughts go back to His Excellency President Xi Jinping’s historic visit to Pakistan. That was …
Read MoreCPEC: A God Gifted Opportunity | Reema Shaukat
China and Pakistan friendship has transformed into a congenial strategic partnership over versatile canvass of mutual interest. Over the years, …
Read MoreCPEC: A God Gifted Opportunity | Reema Shaukat
China and Pakistan friendship has transformed into a congenial strategic partnership over versatile canvass of mutual interest. Over the years, …
Read MoreThe Tenth IMF Review | Anjum Ibrahim
The tenth review of the 6.64 billion dollar Extended Fund Facility between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) team and the …
Read MoreChina mulling trade route with Iran as Pak leadership bickers | Mian Ibrar
Iranian president says there’s only 36km difference between Gwadar and Chabahar Port; Iran would provide safer route to Chinese shipments …
Read MoreA Need to Reshape: ‘Islamic, Conventional Banks not too far Apart’ | Hidayat Khan
PESHAWAR: Despite the presence of Islamic banking in the country for more than a decade, it could not be shaped …
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