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Pakistan's Mineral Play

Pakistan, April 10 -- The air in Islamabad isn't just humid; it's electric with anticipation. As a long-time observer of Pakistan's economic journey, I sense a real buzz around the upcoming Pakistan M... Read More


Trump's Dangerous Fossil Fuel Nationalism

Pakistan, April 10 -- In a dramatic policy reversal framed as a renaissance of American strength, President Donald Trump has reentered the political stage by signing an executive order that reopens th... Read More


A Response to Misguided Politicization

Pakistan, April 10 -- Pakistan is a nation standing at the crossroads of economic opportunity and transformation. As Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 is ready to be held in Islamabad, this mome... Read More


New Nuclear Talks and the Dead Hand's Shadow

Pakistan, April 10 -- In the wake of the recent proceedings of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, a statement was released from the Kremlin indicating that Russia is ready to intervene to contain diplomatic neg... Read More


US Tariff Increase

Pakistan, April 10 -- The recent U.S. decision to impose a 29% tariff increase on Pakistani exports, citing concerns over "fairness" due to Pakistan's reported 58% duties on American goods, has sparke... Read More


Trade Wars Have No Winners

Pakistan, April 10 -- As markets shake in the aftermath of the U.S. tariff hike unveiled by President Trump on April 2, 2025, it's becoming increasingly apparent that this economic tempest is not mere... Read More


Saudi Arabia eases Iqama renewal process for expats

Pakistan, April 10 -- Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Passports has announced a major relief for expatriate families: residents can now renew their Iqama (residency permit) even if their family ... Read More


China to slam 84% tariffs on US goods as global trade war escalates

Pakistan, April 10 -- China is ramping up its retaliation in the global trade war, announcing a staggering 84% tariff on US goods starting Thursday - a sharp jump from the previously stated 34%, accor... Read More


US ends semester exchange program for Pakistani students after 15 years

Pakistan, April 9 -- The United States (US) Department of State has discontinued its Global Undergraduate (Global UGRAD) exchange program for Pakistani students after 15 years, the US Educational Foun... Read More


Punjab issues heatwave alert

Pakistan, April 9 -- With rising summer temperatures and an increased risk of heatwaves, the Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued precautionary guidelines to all departmen... Read More