Zahra Niazi

  • October 26, 2025

    India’s militaristic turn

    A Pakistan Army soldier stands vigilant along a border fencing. — AFP/FilesEarly October witnessed an intensification of India’s anti-Pakistan...

  • October 26, 2025

    India’s militaristic turn

    In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, India’s international narrative collapsed under its own weight

  • September 29, 2025

    How do floods restrict our economic momentum?

    The tragedies of the 2025 floods in Pakistan continue to unfold. While over a thousand people have lost their lives, no number can ever truly...

  • June 02, 2025

    India’s costly misadventure

    Review of estimated costs and losses resulting from escalation reveals its far-reaching impact on Indian economy

  • May 09, 2025

    On India’s aggression, the world stays mute

    Few international actors swiftly issued statements, but these, too, fell short of response that situation truly warranted

  • February 19, 2025

    Tariffs, trade and Pakistan

    President Trump hints at possibility of imposing tariffs on EU and reciprocal tariffs on many countries

  • January 28, 2025

    Reshaping the labour market

    In Pakistan, approximately 17% of jobs, in sectors like customer service, manufacturing, and agriculture, are considered at high risk of automation

  • October 14, 2024

    The new frontier

    Space startups represent a frontier brimming with potential for long-term value and growth

  • July 01, 2024

    Budget 2024-25: Will increased funding address digital inequality?

    On June 12, Pakistan’s coalition government unveiled the proposed budget for the fiscal year starting July 1 with a total outlay of Rs18.9...

  • January 12, 2024

    Sustainable recovery

    Headlines continued to warn that country’s economic crisis could soon morph into sovereign default if Pakistan failed bailout from IMF

  • November 10, 2023

    Global oil disaster?

    A working oil pumpjack in Taft, Kern County, California, US, September 21, 2023. — AFPOn October 19, 1973, immediately following the Nixon...

  • August 10, 2023

    Accelerating enrolment

    Today, millions of Pakistanis find themselves struggling to make ends meet as Pakistan grapples with a challenging economic landscape.Against this...

  • July 25, 2023

    Going green

    The summer monsoon is considered a source of much-awaited relief from the scorching heat, but for some Pakistani urbanites, it appears to be losing...

  • December 15, 2022

    Global economy in slowdown?

    As economies throughout the world continue to grapple with the challenges brought about by the repercussions of the Russia-Ukraine war, global...

  • October 04, 2022

    Disaster displacement

    In Pakistan, at least 33 million people have been forced to leave their homes. They are not fleeing any conflicts, but they have been internally...

  • August 30, 2022

    Tackling the energy crisis

    An unprecedented energy crisis has gripped Pakistan. A supply crunch and an increase in energy prices have put persistent pressure on the economy,...