The Balochistan Crisis: Pathways to Sustainable Peace
Nimra Khalid In September 2026, militant attacks in Balochistan claimed the lives of dozens of police and army personnel, once again highlighting the persistent security challenges in the…
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PSX Rebounds as KSE-100 Gains 641 Points, Closes at 165,417
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) returned to positive territory on Wednesday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index gained 641.07 points, or 0.39%, to close…
PM Shehbaz Orders ‘Brand Pakistan’ for Gemstones to Boost Exports
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to develop a “Brand Pakistan” identity for the country’s gemstones and jewellery sector, similar to…
Pakistan Plans Stronger EV Focus in New Auto Policy
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s upcoming Auto Policy is expected to place electric vehicles at the centre of the country’s automotive strategy, with the government reaffirming its…
Mandate and clarity
The federal government’s decision to place Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under governor’s rule has triggered a debate that extends well beyond constitutional procedure. At the heart…
China’s Financial Reforms Expand Funding Options for Overseas Investment
ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 — China’s latest cross-border financial reforms are expanding funding options for companies operating internationally, giving firms greater flexibility to finance overseas…
Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Shahid: Scholar, Poet, Cultural Ambassador
Prof. Dr. Devinder Pal Singh Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Shahid occupies a distinguished place among contemporary Punjabi scholars, poets, educationists, and cultural ambassadors of…
Pakistan Seeks $6.7bn Saudi Oil Financing Deal Over 15 Years
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is seeking a $6.7 billion concessional oil financing arrangement from Saudi Arabia over 15 years as the government looks for longer-term protection…
When Emergency Powers Override the People’s Mandate
Pakistan’s history of federal interventions raises an uncomfortable question: how secure is an electoral mandate when extraordinary powers can displace an elected government? By…
Murree Approves Rs1.47bn Development Plan With 120 Link Roads
RAWALPINDI: Murree has approved a Rs1.4735 billion development programme covering road upgrades, new parking facilities, beautification and improvements to the water-supply network as authorities…