In a country where public sector initiatives are often dismissed as bureaucratic exercises that rarely deliver, the Punjab Sahulat Bazaars […]
The Credibility Deficit Behind Pakistan’s FDI
While foreign direct investment (FDI) is often treated as a barometer of economic health, raw figures alone rarely tell the […]
The Final Rally, Deflationary Bust, and the AI-Driven Disruption of the 2030s
Markets are approaching the final and most explosive stage of a multi-decade secular bull cycle. While substantial short-term gains remain, […]
Careem Shuts Down; End of an Era?
July 2025: Careem has shut down its services in Pakistan, citing tough competition, economic headwinds, and a shift in strategic […]
From Crisis to Comeback: Pakistan’s Stock Market Posts Stellar Growth
In 2025, Pakistan’s stock market emerged as one of the strongest-performing markets in the world, rebounding from years of volatility, […]
The Real War Is Over How Trade and Energy Are Settled
This isn’t about taking sides. It’s about understanding how global power moves; slowly, strategically, and over decades. Trade routes and […]
The End Game Isn’t War – It’s the Rise of Digital Influence
How conflict, economic pressure, and technology are quietly shaping a new global structure. What’s happening between Iran and Israel isn’t […]
Pakistan’s Long Walk Through Debt: From Independence to IMF Dependency
Let’s not sugarcoat anything; we have been in this situation for decades. Pakistan isn’t failing, but let’s not pretend it’s […]
Effectively Mitigating Losses of SOEs in Pakistan
Written By: Muhammad Ghazali Aqeeq As Pakistan navigates significant economic challenges, the financial performance of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) has come […]
Budgets, Bulletins and the FDI Fatigue
Every June, Pakistan’s economic managers step forward with familiar confidence. This year will be different, they assure us. Foreign investment […]
