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Sustained economic growth requires diversification into new, increasingly complex products. photo: file LAHORE: A “Leadership & Growth Dialogue” was held at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), bringing together senior business leaders, corporate executives and policy thinkers to discuss leadership challenges, economic performance and the roadmap for sustainable growth in Pakistan. Addressing the […]
A report of the Ministry of Economic Affairs showed that Pakistan received only $7.6 billion in foreign loans during the first nine months of current fiscal year. PHOTO: file KARACHI: The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) has said that the banking sector has made a robust contribution to Pakistan’s ongoing economic revival, citing a record surge […]
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Energy (Power Division) has expressed concern over non-payment of electricity bills by the irrigation and power departments of the Sindh government, causing financial losses to power distribution companies operating in the province. According to an official statement issued on Wednesday, the committee directed the chief executive officers of […]
Are we heading for a Luke Littler vs Luke Humphries dream final at the World Darts Championship and why are so many seeds tumbling out at Ally Pally? All the pre-tournament expectation was that it would be a battle of the Lukes in the final as Littler and Humphries continue to dominate the sport. And […]
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says it is “impossible” to replace Bruno Fernandes as the captain faces a spell on the sidelines with a muscle injury. Fernandes was taken off against Aston Villa at the weekend and while Amorim did not put a timeframe on his return, he did confirm the midfielder would not […]
Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). PHOTO: FILE RAWALPINDI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has awarded departmental punishments to seven more officers and officials involved in misconduct, corruption and abuse of authority. According to official sources, two Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs) were dismissed from service, while one ASI and four other officials were awarded punishments ranging from two […]
Rising powers, AI, shifting alliances reshape global order, conflicts spreading across regions The writer is a retired major general and has an interest in International Relations and Political Sociology. He can be reached at tayyarinam@hotmail.com and tweets @20_Inam Wars have traditionally redefined the international order. The year 2025, as it ends, is marked by one […]
Shehbaz’s olive branch to the opposition, undermined by his refusal to engage with blackmailing tactics Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s willingness to enter into talks with the opposition is a welcome move, but he has stopped short of crossing the finish line. His utterance, subsequently, that his government will not “entertain any blackmailing tactics” has spoiled […]
JPMC reports 15,000 road accident victims in Karachi, with 800 deaths, exposing urban neglect The Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) recently released harrowing statistics regarding road accident victims in Karachi that serve as a grim indictment of the state of road safety in the city. With over 15,000 accident victims brought to a single healthcare […]
Recognition, often overlooked, is the most valuable resource, boosting morale, fostering meaning in work The writer is a researcher from Azad Jammu and Kashmir. She tweets at @maryumtaimoor While resources are scarce in the world, one valuable resource that has been as rare as a hen’s tooth, overlooked and undervalued, is not oil or rare […]
