Path to consensus
Pakistan’s political environment once again stands at a delicate crossroads where confrontation and dialogue are competing for space. Recent developments between the federal government and the opposition have…
The Public Purview
Editorial
Saudi ties, prudent choices
Pakistan’s enduring relationship with Saudi Arabia has once again come into focus following signs that members of a regional defence arrangement may be mobilised…
Reviving agricultural competitiveness
Agriculture remains one of the most important pillars of Pakistan’s economy, sustaining millions of livelihoods, supporting rural communities and contributing significantly to national output.…
Dialogue Still Matters
Pakistan’s political leadership once again finds itself at a critical juncture where restraint, wisdom and commitment to democratic engagement are being tested. Recent negotiations…
Sustainable growth path
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent emphasis on moving the economy beyond stabilisation and towards growth, employment generation and export expansion reflects a timely recognition…
Avoiding Escalation
Pakistan’s political landscape has once again entered a period of heightened uncertainty, as tensions between the government and opposition continue to intensify at a…
Muhammad Yasin Takes Charge as President of ICMA Pakistan
KARACHI, PAKISTAN — Muhammad Yasin, FCMA, has assumed charge as President of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA Pakistan). Yasin…
Building Deeper Markets
Pakistan’s policymakers have long focused on stabilising public finances, improving revenue collection and managing fiscal pressures. While these objectives remain important, sustainable economic progress…
United Against Terror
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa stands at the centre of Pakistan’s ongoing struggle against terrorism, and the burden of leadership during such a period is immense. The…
Truth Above Noise
At a time when information travels across the globe in seconds, the greatest challenge facing modern societies is no longer obtaining news but determining…
Facing Balochistan’s Challenges
Lasting peace in Balochistan cannot be achieved through optimism alone. It requires a clear understanding of the province’s complex security, political and socioeconomic realities.…
Beyond the Bailout
Pakistan’s economic managers can point to a number of encouraging indicators. Inflationary pressures have eased compared to previous peaks, fiscal discipline has strengthened, and…
Border Security Imperative
Pakistan’s western frontier continues to pose one of the most serious security challenges confronting the state. The persistence of terrorist violence, coupled with the…
Reform beyond hierarchy
Pakistan’s ambition to evolve into a modern, responsive state will remain elusive so long as its bureaucracy continues to be structured around hierarchy, seniority,…
Dialogue over conflict
In today’s turbulent global environment, where established geopolitical norms are being rapidly reshaped, the importance of maturity and rationality in statecraft cannot be overstated.…
Strengthening counterterror resolve
The brutal assault in Kohat on Friday represents yet another escalation by Pakistan’s enemies, underscoring the evolving nature of the terrorist threat. The attackers…
Courts in conflict
What began as a straightforward Supreme Court directive to transfer former prime minister Imran Khan to a hospital for medical tests and treatment has…