Pakistan’s healthcare system is a complex public-private hybrid serving a population exceeding 240 million. Despite constitutional commitments to public welfare…
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Education is widely recognized as a social responsibility, a fundamental constitutional right, and a pathway to individual advancement. Yet, equally…
Healthcare is one of the very important pillars of country’s economic and social aspect. Pakistan has approximately over 240 million…
A recently published UNICEF report has exposed the staggering scale of Pakistan’s education crisis: an estimated 25.37 million children aged…
I have spent much of my professional life evaluating investments. As a former banker who is now a strategist in…
Thalassemia is a serious inherited blood disorder that is passed from parents to their children. It affects the body’s ability…
In Pakistan, where inflation and economic pressures continuously squeeze household budgets, basic healthcare has become an unaffordable luxury for millions.…
Nestlé Pakistan marked a key milestone in its climate action journey with the inauguration of the Biomass Steam Plant at…
Oral healthcare in Pakistan has historically occupied a marginal position within the broader public health system. It has been dominated…
Spiritual void is an inner feeling of emptiness or simultaneous restlessness of the heart that exists when a person gets…
Chronobiology is the scientific study of biological rhythms and how living organisms adapt their functions and behavior to the natural…
Why the data on LMIC and EU patient access both point to the same conclusion: the pharmaceutical commercialization playbook needs…
Pakistan has once again placed the privatization of electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) at the heart of its power sector reform…
As Pakistan celebrates another Independence Day, it is worth reflecting on what sovereignty means in the twenty-first century. It is…
Every year on 14 August, Pakistan is immersed in a sea of green and white. Streets are illuminated, flags flutter…
“Pakistan is proud of her youth, particularly the students who have always been in the forefront in the hour of…
As Pakistan celebrates another Independence Day, it is worth taking a few moments to reflect not only on the country’s…
As Pakistan approaches its 79th Independence Day, the country is entering an important phase of economic and social change. Political…
OGDC makes landmark discovery of lithium deposits The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) has announced a landmark breakthrough…
Independence Day in Pakistan is celebrated annually on 14th August. It is one of the most significant national occasions in…
Sleep is one of the most important pillars for good health, yet it is generally sacrificed in prevailing busy lifestyle…
In Pakistan, Islamic finance has grown fast, but compared to international hubs like Malaysia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and even Indonesia,…
Islamic finance represents a distinctive approach to financial intermediation rooted deeply in the ethical and moral principles of Shariah law.…
Pakistan stands at a defining moment in its economic journey, where sustainable development demands financing models that extend beyond conventional…
The global financial landscape is witnessing a remarkable shift towards ethical, transparent, and socially responsible financial systems. At the heart…
Islamic banking & finance has emerged as one of the most rapidly expanding segments of the global financial industry with…
How the debt trap deepened Pakistan’s debt crisis is no longer just an economic problem buried in government reports and…
Pakistan spent decades trying to solve an electricity shortage. The next economic challenge is different: How do we ensure that…
The Healthcare sector in Pakistan is undergoing significant transformation, with dentistry emerging as a growing field of professional practice and…
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common malignancies worldwide and remains a major cause of cancer-related morbidity and…
We live in a society where people are challenged not just physically but also emotionally and mentally. You seem to…
Why Work Design Matters More Than Effort When Busy Isn’t Productive On a brisk Monday morning, Daniel, a senior analyst…
In an era of economic flux, where inflation erodes purchasing power and global uncertainties loom, the question “Where to invest?”…
Energy is the lifeblood of every modern economy. It powers industries, irrigates farms, transports goods, and lights homes. Yet in…
The Federal Budget 2026–27 has been presented at a time when Pakistan’s economy is gradually emerging from one of its…
In order to speed up ad sustain economic growth rate with emphasis on inclusive strategy rhetoric statements by successive governments…
The world is in a state of disrepair and chaos at this juncture: wars, unprecedented heatwaves etc. Where is humanity…
The budget is framed as a shift from “stabilization to growth” under the IMF program, with a 4% GDP growth…
In many countries including Pakistan, inflation is one of the greatest challenges to long-term financial security. As the prices of…
Agriculture has long been the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, contributing significantly to employment, food security, and exports. Despite its immense…
Calcium and Vitamin D are two of the most essential nutrients required for maintaining human body health. Though each plays…
As the global community accelerates its transition toward cleaner and more sustainable energy systems, the oceans are increasingly emerging as…
Alternative energy resources, often referred to as renewable energy sources, are forms of energy derived from natural processes that are…
For decades, Pakistan’s oil refining sector has remained trapped between policy promises and implementation failures. While the global energy industry…
Circular debt is the money trap that’s choking Pakistan’s whole energy sector. It is like everyone owes everyone but nobody…
Pakistan’s agricultural sector undoubtedly needs modernization. Better price discovery, transparent markets and improved access for farmers are long-overdue reforms. However,…
The global energy crisis and climate change are among the most pressing challenges confronting humanity in the twenty-first century. They…
Pakistan’s sugar industry occupies a paradoxical position in the country’s agro-industrial landscape. It is one of the largest agro-based sectors…
Pakistan’s Federal Budget 2026–27 was presented at a time when the country continues to face economic challenges, including inflation, a…
The government of Prime Minister Shabazz Sharif has unveiled its third federal budget on June 12, 2026, presenting it as…
The fiscal deficit has fallen to 0.7 per cent of GDP in the first nine months of FY26, the first…
On June 12, 2026, the Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented Pakistan’s Federal Budget for the fiscal year 2026-27. The…
As Pakistan prepares to unveil its third federal budget under the current International Monetary Fund (IMF) program, policymakers face a…
Why Pakistan’s New Budget Pushes Registered Startups ‘Into the Minus’ The announcement of the Federal Budget 2026–27 arrives at an…
On Thursday June 11, 2024, Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb officially announced and unveiled the Pakistan Economic Survey for the…
Dental education in Pakistan has witnessed remarkable growth during the last three decades. From a limited number of dental institutions…
Being a physiologist, I witness how the modern lifestyle increasingly challenges the natural functions of our body. From smartphones and…
From Differentiation to Organizational Necessity At 8:30 a.m., the executive team gathers for what appears to be a routine strategy…
Consumer finance in Pakistan encompassing auto loans, personal loans, credit cards, housing finance, and other retail lending products has evolved…
Remittances from overseas Pakistanis represent far more than mere financial transfers; they embody the enduring bonds of millions of families…
Pakistan’s economic narrative is often framed around external financing gaps, IMF programs, and domestic fiscal constraints. Yet, one of its…
Pakistan is in the middle of a solar power revolution and the surge is continuing to accelerate. Over the past…
The story of Pakistan’s blue economy is often told through ports, shipping lanes, fisheries, and maritime trade. Yet one of…
Pakistan’s debate on economic growth usually revolves around exports, taxation, exchange rates, and industrial policies. Yet one important growth engine…
Pakistan’s power sector is entering a paradox that policymakers have yet to fully confront: electricity demand from the grid is…
Majority of individuals delay or completely avoid dental treatment because they cannot afford the high treatment cost. Old dental insurance…
Ageing is a natural and unavoidable part of human life. Every person passes through the stages of childhood, youth, adulthood…
Introduction: The End of Transactional Thinking in IT Growth The global IT industry is undergoing a profound transformation. Once driven…
Corrupt practices with all the dimensions like manipulation of funds allocated for development expenditure, hoarding of essential items of consumption,…
Every year, as Eid-ul-Azha approaches, Pakistan’s cattle markets become lively social spaces filled with excitement, late-night gatherings, food stalls, bargaining,…
The global oil and gas industry, a cornerstone of the modern economy, faced profound disruption in early 2026 due to…
Auto sales in March 2026 were reported at 15,531 units, rising 40%YoY but down 9%MoM, taking 9MFY26 sales to 144,000…
Pakistan’s auto industry sits at the intersection of two volatile supply chains. The auto industry doesn’t just run on fuel…
The surge in global fuel prices has become a pressing issue for many countries, with Pakistan being one of the…
Picture the global automotive industry as a massive fleet of vehicles roaring down a winding highway; one of the world’s…
Sitara Petroleum Service (SPSL) is an integrated downstream operator running 61 retail fuel sites and 320 oil tankers. As GO…
The continuous rise in petroleum prices has become one of the most pressing economic challenges facing Pakistan. As a developing…
At first glance, the dental profession and an oil field seem like two completely different worlds. However, currently, the materials…
Sleep is generally mischaracterized as a period of biological dormancy, yet it is arguably the most metabolically active and essential…
In 2026, leadership is no longer a position—it is a capability. And in an era where intelligence is augmented, accelerated,…
Why the Future of Supply Chains Will Be Built Less by Systems — and More by People At 3:17 a.m., the…
With rapid diversification of economy, the insurance market in Pakistan is poised for rapid growth leading to greater demand for…
Pakistan’s insurance sector, regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), remains one of the most underpenetrated markets…
Profile Dr. Syed Arif Hussain is a motivated person, at present, he is with Alpha Insurance Company Limited and serves…
Corporate communications is no longer a back-office function. For Pakistan’s insurers, it is a growth driver. The insurance industry in Pakistan…
Can the Middle Class Keep Up with Rising Medical Inflation in Pakistan? Over the past decade, Pakistan’s healthcare landscape has…
The international insurance market in early 2026 stands as a resilient yet increasingly complex sector navigating post-pandemic recovery, geopolitical fragmentation,…
How HR Flipped a Turnover Crisis into an Advantage The pattern was unmistakable. Exit interviews, once varied and nuanced, began…
Higher education in Pakistan stands at a critical juncture where multiple structural, economic, and intellectual challenges are converging to threaten…
A Quiet Revolution in the Boardroom On a Monday morning, a regional sales director studies a familiar glow: charts, KPIs,…