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Pakistan Pushes US-Iran Talks as 60-Day Ceasefire Deadline Nears 

Pakistan Pushes US-Iran Talks as 60-Day Ceasefire Deadline Nears 

Islamabad finds itself in the middle of a complex mediation process to prevent a fresh military escalation and pave the way for direct negotiations. The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding paved the way for a wider

Norwegian Foreign Minister Arrives in Pakistan for First Visit in a Decade

Norwegian Foreign Minister Arrives in Pakistan for First Visit in a Decade

On Thursday, Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide arrived in Islamabad on an official visit to Pakistan, which was an important event in bilateral diplomatic relations. The visit is especially important as it is the

Why Pakistani Entrepreneurs Must Prepare for the AI and Biotechnology Economy 

Why Pakistani Entrepreneurs Must Prepare for the AI and Biotechnology Economy 

The transition also provides an opportunity for Pakistan’s large youth population. A workforce increasingly familiar with digital devices, software development and technical education can serve as a base for technology-led entrepreneurship. Hence, for Pakistani entrepreneurs,

Rising Power Costs: Can Pakistan Make Electricity More Affordable for Households? 

Rising Power Costs: Can Pakistan Make Electricity More Affordable for Households? 

Pakistan electricity prices are sometimes approaching PKR 60 per unit, creating a significant strain on household budgets through higher energy consumption. The high cost of electricity is more than simply household budgets. The operating costs

Can Pakistan Resolve Transport Strikes Without Raising Costs for Businesses and Consumers? 

Can Pakistan Resolve Transport Strikes Without Raising Costs for Businesses and Consumers? 

The current challenge is more sensitive, as Pakistan transport strikes continue while transporters seek relief from rising operating costs like diesel prices, withholding taxes and toll charges. At the same time, Pakistan faces fiscal constraints

How Pakistan-US Agricultural Technology Partnerships Can Transform Modern Farming 

How Pakistan-US Agricultural Technology Partnerships Can Transform Modern Farming 

Historically, Pakistan and the United States’ agricultural cooperation has involved trade in agricultural products and commodities. Rather than just supplying products, a stronger focus on technology can further build on that relationship by developing practical

Global Markets Await US Jobs Report as Investors Watch Economic Signals 

Global Markets Await US Jobs Report as Investors Watch Economic Signals 

Global financial markets entered a closely watched period following the July 2026 US employment report, which came in with weaker-than-expected labour market numbers. The report showed a loss of 23,000 non-farm payrolls, far below the

Can Pakistan’s EV Charging Network Drive the Next Phase of Electric Mobility? 

Can Pakistan’s EV Charging Network Drive the Next Phase of Electric Mobility? 

The development of Pakistan EV charging stations is one of the country’s largest transportation modernisation projects, with plans to construct 3,000 electric vehicle charging stations by 2030. The move to electric mobility is also tied

Pakistan Updates Foreign Media Rules: What the New Reporting Guidelines Mean 

Pakistan Updates Foreign Media Rules: What the New Reporting Guidelines Mean 

The hub of media coordination under the updated Foreign Media Guidelines 2026 framework is the External Publicity (EP) Wing of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Authorities intend to introduce a centralised approval process to

Will Affordable Energy Be the Key to Pakistan’s Next Phase of Economic Growth?  

Will Affordable Energy Be the Key to Pakistan’s Next Phase of Economic Growth?  

Recent changes in fuel prices and ongoing discussions on electricity tariff reforms have renewed the debate on the role of Pakistan affordable energy policies in supporting sustainable economic development. Lower energy costs can spur investment