Energy crisis persists
In the 1990s and 2000s, when the power crisis in the country became very serious and the daily duration of load shedding reached 18 hours, the governments of that time encouraged the private sector to invest by focusing on projects that provide immed...
Time to take severe action against human traffickers
The unprecedented economic crisis in the country is taking tollon human lives. The double-digit inflation and joblessness, among other problems, have led to the spread of the heinous business of human trafficking in the country. The victims are most...
Increase in textile exports
According to a media report, a 10 percent increase has been noted in textile exports in the first half of the current fiscal year (2024-25), which increased from $8.29 billion to $9.90 billion. The total volume of textile exports in 2023-24 was $17....
Foreign debt still an issue
Though Pakistan's debt-to-GDP ratio has come down in recent months, but the piles of external debts are still increasing. Recently, the estimates of foreign debts revealed in the Standing Committee on Finance of the National Assem...
Climate-resilient WASH advocacy in Pakistan discussed
By Musarrat Farooqui Access to clean drinking water is essential for everyone health, either they belong to rural and urban cities. In this matter, WaterAid Pakistan, an international not-for-profit, organised a Media Engagement Session, on climate-...
Crutch of last resort
By Majyd Aziz It was in the month of June 2013 and there was a flurry of activities in the meeting rooms in Hotel Serena Islamabad. People moving in and out, some huffing and some puffing, some with red eyes and some with tousled hair. At first gla...
Economic Challenges of the New Year
Despite a little improvement in economic indicators, the condition of the common man is still pathetic as he is still running from pillar to post to make both ends meet. Therefore, the government urgently needs to develop an alternative p...
Air Pollution: Suggestions for Effective Solution
Air pollution has become a nuisnce in all big and small urban centres. However, Lahore is the most affected. Every winter, the life of Lahoris is badly affected by smog, a king of air pollution whichis dangerous for both human being and animals. The...
Hopes and aspirations for new year
The year 2024 left with bitter and sweet memories and Pakistan has entered the year 2025 with new hopes and aspirations. Despite being full of various challenges, the past year proved to be a year of overall recovery for the country's economy. Infla...
Time for viable economic policies
There is no denying that currently our country is faced with unprecedented economic crisis. Though the goverments claims to be making a difference, but the ground reality beies the Govt claims. There is a little bit improvement, but the road ahead is...
