A fragile but significant ceasefire between the United States and Iran has drawn widespread international support, with global leaders urging both sides to convert the temporary pause into a durable peace framework. The development comes after weeks of heightened tensions that brought the region to the brink of a wider conflict, disrupting global markets and … Read more
Pakistan’s industrial sector is showing clear signs of revival as businesses consumed 2,164 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of additional electricity under the government’s surplus power package, generating over Rs. 20 billion in savings within just three months. The initiative, introduced in December 2025, reflects a targeted and timely intervention by the Power Division under the leadership of … Read more
Pakistan’s stock market witnessed a dramatic resurgence as the benchmark KSE-100 index surged by more than 4,200 points in a single trading session, signaling a strong return of investor confidence after weeks of uncertainty. The rally marked one of the most significant single-day gains in recent months, reflecting improving sentiment across financial markets. The surge … Read more
Gold prices in Pakistan declined slightly in recent trading sessions, reflecting a broader cooling trend in international markets. The price of gold per tola fell to Rs. 540,562, while international gold prices also experienced a modest drop, signaling a temporary easing after reaching near-record highs. The decline in gold prices is closely linked to movements … Read more
Pakistan is set to enter a new phase in its digital evolution as all three major telecom operators—Jazz, Ufone and Zong—have officially qualified to participate in the country’s upcoming 5G spectrum auction. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) confirmed that each operator has submitted the required $15 million bid bond, clearing the final eligibility requirement ahead … Read more
Pakistan is preparing to finalize its first major electricity transaction under a new wheeling auction system, with plans to seal a 200-megawatt deal by June. The development marks a major step toward transforming Pakistan’s electricity sector by introducing competition and allowing direct transactions between power producers and large consumers. Under the wheeling system, industrial and … Read more
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation has arrived in Pakistan to conduct a key economic review under the country’s $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF), a programme widely seen as essential to maintaining macroeconomic stability and restoring investor confidence. The review will assess Pakistan’s progress on critical economic indicators, including foreign exchange reserves, fiscal discipline, … Read more
Policy announcements often dominate headlines. Governments announce reforms, strategies, and ambitious plans. Yet in practice, the success of nations is not determined by announcements, but by institutional stability. Institutional stability refers to the ability of systems to operate predictably over time. It ensures continuity, consistency, and credibility. Investors, businesses, and citizens make decisions based not … Read more
The departure of skilled professionals from Pakistan has long been framed as a national loss. Doctors, engineers, researchers, and entrepreneurs leave in search of better opportunities, more stable institutions, and greater professional growth. This phenomenon is commonly described as brain drain. But this framing may be incomplete. Globally, talent mobility is no longer a one-directional … Read more
For decades, Pakistan’s economic narrative has been dominated by structural constraints: fiscal deficits, balance of payments crises, and institutional inefficiencies. Yet beneath this familiar macroeconomic turbulence, a quieter but far more consequential transformation is underway. Pakistan is becoming a digitally native economy. With over 125 million broadband users and one of the world’s youngest populations, … Read more
