Remittances Continue to Surprise | Editorial
The record inflow of remittances – clocking in at more than $2 billion for more than 10 months now – …
Read MorePak-Russia Relations on Strategic Path By Sajjad Shaukat
DURING a recent visit to Pakistan, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met Prime Minister Imran Khan, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood …
Read MoreThe Importance of Russia and Pakistan in the Afghan Conflict By Raja Furqan Ahmad
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov wrapped up his two-day visit to Pakistan, the first Russian foreign minister who visited Islamabad …
Read MoreD-8 Summit | Editorial
PM Imran Khan has called on the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation – comprising eight of the most populous Muslim-majority …
Read MoreEconomic Future | Editorial
After the UN report and the World Bank forecast, now we have another subdued projection about Pakistan’s economic growth. The …
Read MoreCrippling Energy Crisis By Haroon Rashid Siddiqi
Crippled with an overwhelming energy crisis, Pakistan is increasing its dependence on oil and gas, especially on imported LNG. The …
Read MoreIMF Forecast | Editorial
THE IMF’s new forecast of a subdued economic growth rate of 1.5pc for Pakistan in the current fiscal represents an …
Read MoreEconomic Growth | Editorial
Pakistan was not alone in braving economic grievances last year. However, going by the IMF’s estimates of a strong global …
Read MoreRussian FM In Pakistan | Editorial
Due to FM Qureshi’s interaction on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in 2019 and the SCO …
Read MorePak’s Economy Beyond IMF By Rizwan Ghani
LEAVING the changes of finance minister, relations with neighbours, new alliances and reports of PM’s foreign visit, the bigger question …
Read MorePak-Saudi Ties | Editorial
Fast recovering from the coronavirus, PM Imran Khan has set his eyes on cultivating amicable ties with countries, near and …
Read MoreTrade Deficit | Editorial
PAKISTAN’S trade deficit nearly doubled to $2.97bn in March from $1.5bn a year ago on a major surge in imports, …
Read MoreRupee Becomes World’s Best Currency By Salman Siddiqui
KARACHI: Pakistani rupee has emerged as the world’s best performing currency as it appreciated the most against the US dollar …
Read MoreDangerous Third Wave | Editorial
The government has finally decided to ban public gatherings only after the COVID-19 situation in the country has gotten out …
Read MoreSCO Military Drills | Editorial
Pakistan’s hosting of anti-terror military drills of the eight-nation Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) later this year is a big achievement. …
Read MoreIMF Programme Back on Track By Shahbaz Rana
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday approved four pending reviews of Pakistan’s economy and the release of the …
Read MoreHeart Of Asia | Editorial
While the United States (US) is facing a dilemma over the current situation in Afghanistan, the 9th ministerial meeting of …
Read MoreRegional Trade | Editorial
PAKISTAN’S exports to regional countries — including South Asian nations, Iran and China — have plunged by a hefty 22pc …
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