Zahid Maqsood Sheikh

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8-0: The new benchmark

IN a country where football has long struggled for attention and stability, Pakistan’s women’s national team has quietly produced a result that may redefine the…

Chinas Manufacturing Success Lessons For Pakistans Industrial Future

China’s Manufacturing Success: Lessons for Pakistan’s Industrial Future

China’s transformation from a predominantly agrarian economy to the world’s manufacturing powerhouse in just a few decades stands as one of the most extraordinary economic…

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Bridging the gap: How education reform can boost Pakistan’s SMEs

PAKISTAN’S Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are a cornerstone of the country’s economy, contributing over 60% of employment and around 35% of export value. These…

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Punjab’s HIV crisis demands urgent, compassionate action

  IN a quiet corner of a clinic in Punjab, a mother sits with her young son, holding his hand as she struggles to make…

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Pakistan’s global role: Internal weaknesses

PAKISTAN, with over 220 million people, has immense potential. With a GDP of over $300 billion, rich natural resources and a growing defense industry, Pakistan…

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Cricket of Pakistan, by its people, for its pride

Pakistan’s cricketing style has always stood apart from other top nations, especially when it comes to batting philosophy. While modern cricket increasingly prioritizes aggressive stroke…

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The governance issue in Pakistan

THE heart of the issue faced by many developing nations, particularly in the subcontinent, lies in governance. Pakistan, endowed with vast resources and a strategic…

CPEC 2.0: Reimagining Pakistan's Agricultural Future

CPEC 2.0: Reimagining Pakistan’s Agricultural Future

For most Pakistanis, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has long been associated with highways, power plants and large infrastructure projects. That was the most visible…

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Pakistan’s debt challenges and reforms

AS of January 2026, Pakistan’s central government debt continues its upward trajectory amid fiscal pressures and borrowing needs. Data from Topline Securities show both domestic…

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Iran’s strongest leverage lies beyond the battlefield

  WHEN people think about war, they usually picture airstrikes, missile exchanges, troop movements and battlefield dominance. But that lens is too narrow for understanding…

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