Analysis

Country’s economic behaviour different than all SA nations, says WB report

Trade, investment reforms need to be given priority to ensure success

Many people in affected areas are still living in tents

Performance of foreign companies comes into question as garbage problems plaguing Karachi for years still exist

Kashmore is where the number of proclaimed offenders in the highest in the whole of Sindh

Now the question arises as to what would be the implications on the peace talks in the post-election scenario?

It was expected that with the rise of electronic media, the issue of Kashmir would get mainstream

Pakistan’s image will have significant bearing in garnering global support to counter India’s hostile posture

Global analysts agree 'China’s ambition is unstoppable to become a global leader in tech' with or without trade war

If Pakistan moves out of FATF grey list, it will boost sentiment of foreign investors

If consumption in winter increases, power cost can come down

Current account surplus is achieved at cost of living standards, employment

Country needs to better negotiate energy tariffs, return on equity

Levy should be abolished as it has not been utilised for designed purpose

Exporters find it difficult to comply with stringent product, packaging standards

While reforms are changing Greece, Pakistan is still groping in dark

Pakistan has compromised on many goals while narrowing current account gap

First step of any political career in any functional democracy is to secure a seat at one’s local council

Thucydides had opined that “the strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must”

Where are the adults when you need them?

President Trump has his work cut out

Islanders will play three ODIs, three T20Is in Karachi and Lahore respectively, starting September 27

Reading, however, is slightly higher than expected

Kremlin also believes that the US “is unduly coming back” to its prior confrontational policy with the Taliban

With no education, job, and a promising future these Kashmiri men would be driven into the arms of ISIS and al Qaeda

Does that show that even a death penalty to an abuser is insufficient as a deterrent?

We should strive to establish a society where the mind is without fear and the head is held high

They are the ones who failed to escape the August 2017 military-led offensive in the Aung San Suu Kyi’s homeland

The subsequent rounds of talks logically should have also been in the direction of a comprehensive peace

And it is with them that it has to negotiate to exit safely

Karachi can and should be made a model city

Pakistan needs to do much more on adaptation

Govt needs to take urgent steps for developing strategic oil, gas storages

Karachi fares poorly on index mainly due to stability and environment factors

Increase in number of tax return filers will not push up revenue receipts

Free trade not only brings goods and services, it also brings new knowledge

Despite SBP assurances, long-term effect of IMF deal is yet to be seen

“Poverty, what poverty? People have to wait to be seated at restaurants?”

India also knows the fact that it will be Pakistan’s last intention to allow Pakistani Kashmiris to cross the LOC

There must be a system to expel people from the service for poor performance or administrative delinquency

Corruption by low-ranking officials who are underpaid and overwhelmed by responsibilities, is understandable

Says country will see significant deterioration in interest payments-to-revenue ratio

We need leaders who are knowledgeable, thoughtful, visionary and mature.

The cancellation or postponement of the talks can be attributed to the lack of a unified approach from the beginning.

Ironically, the FBR is not to be blamed here. The problem instead lies in the unrealistic target.

Would members of Pakistan’s legislature be able to ever put aside their own desires for the greater good of democracy

It demands leading role of industrialist, private sector and business community

This comes amid contraction in industries’ growth, slowdown in economy

Govt seems to be active and on the right track in the energy sector

High forex reserves will help counter exchange rate shocks, control inflation