Market has become range bound in last three months, lacks clear direction

Govt's emphasis on short-term gains risks masking deeper economic weaknesses

Without meaningful reforms, economic boom-and-bust cycle will persist

There has never been focus at govt level to export manpower with right skills and mindset

Rally attracts cautious investors as undervalued stocks, likely rate cuts fuel optimism

Protests by dollar-earning freelancers a sign situation is dire

Many young people are either without work or trapped in positions that fail to match their skills

With rising prices for food, fuel and utilities, many households are struggling to make ends meet

Investors questioning sustainability of rally as they make profits after long dry spell

Calling the energy crisis in Pakistan the mother of all crises is not an exaggeration