Can oil derail AI? Higher oil prices and inflation risks could challenge the monetary conditions that helped drive the AI investment surge Shahab Jafry
The war that made Iran great again A hundred days of war have not broken Tehran — they have emboldened it, and now Trump is the one pleading for peace Riaz Usman
FY2026-27 budget: expectations An IMF-endorsed budget strategy aims to sustain macroeconomic stability, but questions remain over its impact on development spending, poverty and long-term growth Anjum Ibrahim
Budget for the people Commentary highlights public hardship, debt burden and demand for pro-people fiscal priorities Business Recorder
The return of bond vigilantes Global bond yields climb as inflation shocks and heavy debt revive investor pressure on governments Shahab Jafry
Starmer, Pakistan and the politics of power British PM’s troubles spark comparison with Pakistan’s style of political management Anjum Ibrahim
Pakistan’s case for a gradual rupee adjustment To avert economic panic and restore export strength, Pakistan must gradually adjust its overvalued rupee by 3-5% now, not later Ali Khizar
The missing budget debate: Pakistan’s savings collapse Analysts call for finance bill reforms to rebuild domestic savings and reduce reliance on foreign funding Business Recorder
