The writer is a columnist based in Islamabad.
With global adoption rising sharply, Bitcoin is a calculated risk worth taking for Pakistan’s economic salvation
Sialkot’s products meet stringent international quality standards, ensuring reliability and safety in medical applications
To defeat it, we must distrust bot-driven narratives, to defeat it, we must verify sources before believing or sharing
Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation has so far lost Rs900 billion
'Grievance component' follows a ‘grievances-frustration-aggression-rebellion’ cycle
Global superpowers are weaponising blockchain to assert financial dominance
Travel services, including flights and hotels, can be booked with Bitcoin through Expedia
COMEX traders are increasingly demanding physical delivery of their gold, a rare occurrence hints at deeper market anxieties
Banks have high transaction fees, processing fees and maintenance fees, banks are non-democratic
Global race for Bitcoin strategic reserves is on, and Pakistan cannot afford to be left behind
Arms race of 21st century is not about weapons of mass destruction but about control of digital currencies
Reko Diq urgently needs robust risk mitigation plan to prevent future costly legal entanglements
Tulsi Gabbard, incoming DNI is seasoned military leader who completed Officer Candidate School at Alabama Military Academy
Welcome to G-zero world a chaotic free-for-all where global leadership is absent
SBP and SECP must urgently issue clear and concise regulations defining legal status of cryptocurrencies in Pakistan
Philippines is integrating cryptocurrencies to streamline its $36bn remittance industry
This year alone, US Treasury would have to roll-over $10 to $14 trillion in maturing short-term debt
Trump admin lineup includes individuals with extensive experience in industries such as finance, energy
By leveraging Bitcoin, Pakistan can attract tech-savvy investments, create jobs, and modernise its financial infrastructure
Recipe for national success is simple yet powerful: good leaders and long tenures
Yes, blockchain, decentralised and distributed ledger technology, is foundational backbone of cryptocurrencies
In July, President-elect Trump pledged to establish a US National Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
OFAC effectively uses the US dollar as a geopolitical tool to exert influence and pressure on other countries
Russia has accumulated 1,298 tons, China 1,181 tons, Turkey 424 tons, Poland 256 tons, and India 246 tons
Bitcoin is borderless, permitting near-instantaneous, global transfer of value
For Pakistan, cryptocurrencies can provide financial services to unbanked Pakistanis as around 80% are unbanked
A representation of virtual currency Bitcoin is seen in front of a stock graph in this illustration taken January 8, 2021. —ReutersIn the US, the...
A representational image showing people walking through a market in Lahore. — AFP/FileIn September 2024, the Consumer Price Index dropped to 6.9...
Ethereum has approximately 120 million coins in circulation and market capitalization of about $312 billion
Pakistanis find themselves trapped in a time warp of political turmoil
Gotham, Apollo, and Foundry are critical force multipliers, transforming the way military operations are conducted
Robo-Advisors, powered by AI, machine learning and NLP are dishing out automated financial advice and portfolio management services
Over the past 77 years, Pakistan has received more than $130 billion in loans, largely based on Pakistan's ‘authority structure’
Widespread dissemination of harmful content on social media sites poses a threat to our collective well-being, and our ability to defend our country
Consensus among global experts is clear: Pakistan Army is not merely military institution but backbone of nation’s integrity
US and China are engaged in a cyber arms race, with each accusing the other of hacking and disinformation campaign
IPPs have never been audited by independent auditors to verify their billion-rupee claims
Pakistan faces a persistent external financing gap, with projected funding needs consistently outpacing dollar inflows for the foreseeable future
Pakistan operates under Westminster system, comprising three branches: the executive, the parliament, and the judiciary
An aeroplane of the Pakistan International Airlines is seen in this photo. — AFP/FileThe Pakistan Public Works Department originated in the...
A pedestrian leaves the entrance of the headquarters of the Federal Board of Revenue building in Islamabad — AFP/FileFocus on growth, not taxes....
PM Shehbaz Sharif addresses the Pakistan-China Friendship and Business event during his China visit on June 6, 2024. — PIDWe have had four...
A representational image showing a foreign currency dealer counting US dollars at a shop in Karachi. — AFP/File Are billions of dollars coming to...
Shoppers crowd at a market area in Lahore. — AFP/FileIt’s budget time. And that only means one thing-additional taxes. Currently, every...
Electric power generating wind turbines and solar panels can be seen. — AFP/FileThe government of Bangladesh is implementing dozens of incentives...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Saudi Arabia on April 30, 2022. — SPAAh, what a delight it is...
A representational image showing farmers harvesting wheat crops in a field. — AFP/FileThere is a clear, lasting, and simple solution to...
In this picture taken on April 16, 2023, people throng a market area during shopping in Lahore. — AFPCare to cast your mind back to May of 2023?...
Crew members disembark from a Pakistan International Airways flight at Kabul Airport, Afghanistan.— AFP/FileIn Thailand, elephants are...
Pakistan's state-owned enterprises have been a focal point of national discourse.
