Outlook for the economy Strong gains in GDP, industry, and investment face risks from the Middle East crisis Dr Hafiz A Pasha
US waives oil sanctions — Iran plays the long game Temporary relief may add barrels, but Tehran’s strategy is to weaponise scarcity, not solve it Riaz Usman
A distant war, a direct shock: Why the US-Israel-Iran conflict could hit Pakistan hard Energy shocks, diaspora risks and remittance pressures could quickly turn a distant Middle East war into a direct economic and geopolitical challenge for Pakistan Riaz Usman
The Rs55 petrol shock: Why the public always pays the price Global tensions may explain the fuel hike, but Pakistan’s tax-heavy energy policy ensures ordinary citizens bear the burden Riaz Usman
The world on edge as Middle East tensions escalate Israel-US-Iran tensions threaten energy markets, regional stability and millions of lives Tariq Khalique
Time to awaken Pakistan’s petrochemical giant Pakistan’s petrochemical industry has long been regarded as a sleeping giant, with immense potential to contribute Tariq Khalique
Building the right tech stack for a digital-first world How future-ready tech stacks empower businesses to scale, personalise, and compete globally Zubair Yaqoob
Smart grids offer new hope for Pakistan’s energy crisis Smart grid technologies and renewable energy sources promise to transform energy landscape Tariq Khalique
