Tag: economy

Afghanistan’s Fragile State: Security, Economy, and Human Rights

Since the Taliban’s return in 2021, Afghanistan has plunged into isolation, economic collapse, and humanitarian disaster. Security threats from ISKP, worsening poverty, healthcare breakdown, the rollback of women’s rights, and mass displacement have left millions facing unprecedented hardship.

The Megacity Meltdown: South Asia’s Urban Crisis

South Asia’s megacities are a brutal paradox—gleaming towers overshadowing crumbling infrastructure. As cities like Delhi, Dhaka, Karachi, and Lahore buckle under pollution, inequality, and dysfunction, the urban crisis can no longer be ignored.

Canada’s PM Says Economic Relationship with US Is Over

Canada’s PM Carney says US relationship is over, vows retaliation for auto tariffs, and urges a reimagined economy.

Pakistan, UAE Sign MoU to Boost Investment in SEZs

PM Shehbaz met IFZA delegation of UAE, oversaw an MoU for investment in SEZs of Pakistan, led an anti-polio meet, and backed Gaza’s rebuild.

China Begins Major Political Meetings As US Tariffs Loom

Top political meetings in China tackle economic challenges, US tariffs, tech innovation, and policy shifts amid global tensions.

Parliament Impeaches Iran’s Economy Minister Amid Inflation Crisis

Iran’s economy minister impeached as parliament blames him for inflation, currency woes, marking a setback for Pezeshkian.

Fourteen Years of War Erase Decades of Progress in Syria, UNDP Report Reveals

The war in Syria has erased decades of progress, with $800B in losses, extreme poverty, and a dire humanitarian crisis.

False Claims by Trump in Inaugural Speech: A Quick Fact-Check

The address of Donald Trump repeats false claims on immigration, the economy, and more. Here’s a fact-check of his remarks.

Drug Production and Trafficking: Threats to Pakistan

Pakistan’s proximity to Afghanistan heightens drug production and trafficking risks, posing severe challenges, especially for the youth.

SIFC: Transforming Pakistan’s Investment Climate

The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is a unified platform designed to enhance and simplify Pakistan’s investment climate.