In recent years, Washington has supplied India with advanced aircraft, helicopters, and military equipment. Therefore, experts weren’t surprised when Trump, known for his unconventional diplomacy, touched on a highly sensitive issue for Delhi. India claims Kashmir as an integral part of its territory and strongly opposes any form of dialogue—particularlyRead More →
Health Experts Urge Tax Increase to Protect New Generation from Tobacco UseAn increase of Rs. 39 in FED per cigarette pack in the budget can yield Rs. 67.4 billion in revenue – Muhammad Asif IqbalRaising FED will not only promote economic growth but also save lives by reducing tobacco useRead More →
While the IWT is often portrayed as a safeguard for Pakistan, in reality, it contains multiple structural flaws that disproportionately benefit India. Experts The water wars are fought not with weapons but with infrastructure, deceitful treaties, diplomacy and alliances. Seminar titled ‘Indus Waters Treaty ‘in Abeyance’: Implications and Strategic PathwaysRead More →
Urgent need for primary legislation, stronger Shariah governance to boost Islamic finance sector: Experts Leading financial and legal experts highlighted this at a session ‘Towards a Shariah-Based Islamic Finance Ecosystem in Pakistan The participants emphasized that the SBP and SECP should establish rigorous criteria and a selection mechanism for ShariahRead More →
Dr. Anis concluded on a hopeful note. “Although complete objectivity may be impossible, critical thinking is always possible, Observes this while addressing the inaugural lecture of a series titled ‘The World Today and the Future of Humanity’ at the IPS, Islamabad ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Globalization today reflects aRead More →
PTA acts as a regulator and not a data holder, greater interoperability between institutions like NADRA and PTA is crucial. Dr. Abid Qaiyum Suleri says Pakistan has the potential & legislative scaffolding to become a leader in digital governance Pakistan has introduced progressive legislation, including the Digital Nation Act, “noRead More →
Federal Budget 2025 – 26 Information Technology Industry Proposes Structural Reforms for Export Growth KARACHI ( WEB NEWS ) Mr. Sajjad Mustafa Syed, Chairman of the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA), has said that, based on a broad-based, ongoing consultative process with the IT companies and exporters, P@SHA demands the continuationRead More →
Unlike diversified East Asian economies, Pakistan has not broadened its industrial base or export destinations. The top five suppliers of U.S. imports in 2022 were: China ($536.3 billion), Mexico ($454.8 billion), Canada ($436.6 billion), Japan ($148.1 billion), and Germany ($146.6 billion). The United States’ imposition of steep reciprocal tariffs underRead More →
Power sector needs urgent reforms with tailored IPP renegotiations, integrated energy plan: Experts Webinar titled ‘Reforming IPP Contracts: Reducing Tariffs and Circular Debt,’ held at IPS, Islamabad ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Pakistan’s power sector needs an integrated energy plan that goes beyond short-term fixes and adopts a categorical approachRead More →
The combination of high costs, regulatory red tape, and scalability concerns could make it a niche offering rather than a widespread solution. While Starlink’s arrival in Pakistan is undoubtedly a significant development, its success is far from guaranteed. ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) Starlink, the satellite-based internet service by SpaceX,Read More →
Building Responsible AI for Pakistan – Strategies, Governance, and Global Insights Khurrum Ghori PMP AI & Agile Evangelist | Business Transformation Consultant | EdTech/L&D Advisor | Expert in BA, BPR, Project & Product Management | President, IIBA Pakistan Chapter | CEO at Prudential Consulting & Training The AI Imperative: ARead More →
PSA Claims Net Metering Regulation Changes Detrimental to DISCOs’ Future; Decries Lack of Consultation with Stakeholders. KARACHI ( WEB NEWS ) As a result of these changes, consumers now find solar energy options more affordable, with prices dropping by Rs35,000 to Rs175,000. Pakistan’s solar industry is facing uncertainty following recentRead More →