Abdul Basit Khan

THERE was widespread speculation and uncertainty surrounding the Federal Budget 2026-27, as there was little hope of meaningful concessions or relief for the salaried and…

PAKISTAN’S ranking at 168 out of 193 countries in the latest Human Development Index (HDI) report should serve as a wake-up call for policymakers. While…

AS Pakistan moves closer to the announcement of the Federal Budget 2026-27, speculation has intensified regarding the government’s taxation strategy. The central question is whether…

  PAKISTAN’S economic future largely depends upon its ability to attract sustainable foreign investment. Foreign investment is often described as the lifeblood of economic growth…

PAKISTAN’S villages remain the backbone of the country’s agriculture, labour force and cultural identity, yet millions living in rural areas continue to face poverty, hunger,…

THE recent approval of nearly $1.3 billion along with additional support under the IMF’s Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) has temporarily strengthened confidence in Pakistan’s…

THE recent decision of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries to witness the exit of the United Arab Emirates marks a significant geopolitical and…

  THE International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) record in stabilising and developing member economies has long been debated. While critics often highlight the social costs of…

  With country’s population expanding at an alarming pace, the strain on already limited national resources is becoming increasingly visible with Pakistan’s population exceeding 255…

THE recent Islamabad talks between the United States and Iran, which reportedly continued for nearly 21 exhausting hours, have ended without any tangible breakthrough, leaving…