Pakistan’s long-term economic stability is deeply tied to one critical equation: localization leads to industrialization, and industrialization fuels SME growth. Across the world, successful developing economies have demonstrated that Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of sustainable growth — contributing significantly to GDP, employment generation, and domestic value addition. Globally, SMEs account for...
In an increasingly polarized and conflict-prone global environment—where tensions between major powers, regional conflicts, and shifting alliances have created an atmosphere of uncertainty—even a temporary pause in hostilities carries immense strategic and humanitarian value. The recent development, whereby Donald Trump has agreed to a two-week ceasefire following sustained diplomatic engagement, represents far more than a...
The Global world is at a key point of an emergency of what is ethical, moral and justifiable ingovernment leadership actions. The war in the Middle East has a key role in Global peaceand economics. The imperative question is how do countries form a positive diplomacyplatform in which this process will resolve this man made...
Executive SummaryFake encounters and extrajudicial killings in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir arecharacterized as systemic, state-sanctioned violence carried out with absolute impunity under the protective umbrella of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). The report argues that local civilians—predominantly young men—have been rendered a “killable” lot, subjected to enforced disappearances, torture, and staged encounters. Security...
🇵🇰 Pakistan is exporting ethanol… while importing expensive petrol. This is not just a trade imbalance — it is a missed strategic opportunity. The Reality: Ethanol in Pakistan Pakistan produces approximately 1 billion litres of ethanol annually, primarily from molasses (a by-product of the sugar industry). 📊 Current allocation: – 70–80% exported – 15–20% used locally...
Founder and Chairman | Trade Facilitation Network (TFN) 🔷 AbstractPakistan’s fuel pricing mechanism is currently based on Import Parity Pricing (IPP), a system that fully transmits international oil price volatility to domestic consumers. Despite having domestic crude production (~15%) and local refining capacity, the pricing structure does not reflect internal cost advantages.This paper presents a...
Pakistan’s economy, already reeling under structural weaknesses and mounting fiscal pressures, faces another severe blow with the latest surge in petroleum prices. Petrol has now climbed to around Rs. 458 per litre, while high-speed diesel has crossed Rs. 520 per litre. This increase comes at a time when global oil prices are volatile due to...
Pakistan’s automobile industry is entering a critical phase as policymakers prepare to introduce a new auto policy following the expiry of the 2021–2026 framework in June this year. While the sector has witnessed a revival in demand and expanded consumer choice, it remains heavily dependent on imported completely and semi-knockdown (CKD/SKD) kits — raising serious...
While we welcome the UK government’s definition of the hate Muslims face, it is only a first step – now we must tackle it, argues MP Afzal Khan. Earlier this month, the Labour government took the historic step of adopting a non-statutory definition of anti-Muslim hostility – seven years after the previous Conservative government committed to doing...
Pakistan is once again grappling with a severe energy crisis, a challenge that has become both structural and urgent. Frequent power outages, rolling blackouts, and an overstressed national grid are disrupting daily life, industrial production, and essential services. Despite repeated government interventions, the country continues to struggle with persistent circular debt, high reliance on imported...
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