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Pakistan’s investment landscape in 2025 is dynamic and promising, driven by supportive government policies Gulf investors are uniquely positioned to benefit, particularly through collaborative ventures in CPEC and real estate Pakistan, with its strategic geographic location, youthful population, and rapidly evolving economy, is emerging as a compelling destination for global investors. With a population exceeding 249 million, a growing middle …

Encouraging investment climate in energy, ICT, minerals and logistics sectors of Pakistan In a bid to deepen economic ties with Beijing, Pakistan is targeting up to $5 billion in new investment at the Pakistan-China B2B Investment Conference which is coinciding with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025. The conference underscores Pakistan’s renewed drive to attract Chinese capital beyond traditional …

Pakistan’s logistics sector surges with SEZs, cold chain hubs, rail upgrades, and connectivity Imagine transforming Pakistan’s rugged landscapes into a humming artery of global trade — where trains haul copper ore from Balochistan’s mines to bustling ports, and cold-chain hubs preserve fresh mangoes for Gulf supermarkets. That’s the promise of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Phase II, formally launched in …

Uncertified seeds, inadequate lending, poor storage, and weak policies undermine Pakistan’s agriculture sector Farmers suffer from flash-floods, drought, nutrient deficiency, postharvest losses, and government inaction Ever since Pakistan appeared on world map, people were told that agriculture was the strongest forte, which is misleading because the country has been importing food items worth billions of dollars every year. It is …

With policy reforms and investment, Pakistan can shift toward sustainable, secure, and affordable energy Pakistan’s energy sector is at a critical juncture. Despite possessing enormous potential of renewable energy, the country continues to deal with systemic policy misalignments, inefficiencies, and infrastructural challenges. At the same time, the national electricity demand of the country is even declining. The sector’s trajectory is …

Upgrading a dental practice enhances efficiency, elevates patient care, and ensures long-term profitability Upgrading a dental practice in the competitive world of today is no longer a luxury but a strategic necessity. With advancements in technology, dentists have the opportunity to not only enhance their clinical capabilities but also to significantly improve their business. The key to a successful upgrade …

Competition Commission recommended lifting ban on new sugar mills to enhance competition and fairness According to media reports, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has sent a strong recommendation to the federal government asking it to lift a decades-old ban on the establishment of new sugar mills, a move aimed at countering falling domestic production, supply shortfalls, and rising consumer …

A golden investment opportunity for Pakistan’s agriculture Pakistan’s agriculture sector has always been the backbone of the economy, feeding millions and sustaining rural livelihoods. Today, one area is emerging as a true game-changer: maize silage production. With the rapid growth of the dairy industry, silage is no longer just an optional feed. It has become a lifeline for boosting milk …

One of my vacation habits is to take along a book about the place I’m visiting — which is how I found myself on Ireland’s spectacular Atlantic coast last month, paging through a copy of Fintan O’Toole’s We Don’t Know Ourselves: A Personal History of Modern Ireland. O’Toole, a prominent Irish journalist, uses the years of his own life, beginning …

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Friday renaming the Department of Defense the “Department of War.” The move on its own has no legal power; officially changing the name would require congressional approval, though the White House is reportedly looking for ways around that. Changing the signage and branding for the government’s largest department, with …

With this week’s unprecedented deadly military strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat in the Caribbean, it’s clear that the US plans to use tactics it has long employed against terrorist groups against Latin American criminal organizations — up to and including threats of regime change against governments accused of backing the “terrorists.” This has been a long time coming. …

The name itself, the Golden Dome, is meant to echo Israel’s battlefield-proven Iron Dome, the short-range rocket defense system that has proven incredibly effective at saving Israeli lives. Yet while Iron Dome protects a sliver of territory with ground-launched interceptors, Golden Dome is pitched as something far more audacious: a planetary shield in orbit, capable of destroying intercontinental ballistic missiles …