Contributors

Prices of 21 essential commodities rose during the week

It is one thing taking a hardline posture against a country like the US and another dealing with the consequences

Biden gives new confidence to US allies in dealing with what he calls the growing Chinese and Russian threats

The judiciary is far more important than the legislature and the executive as it shapes the societal face of a nation

End of strike averts fears of nationwide fuel shortage

Deficit widens in May due to slowdown in remittances, drop in exports

Pakistan is faced with a critical health worker shortage, especially mid-level providers

Salaries of govt employees up by 20pc; minimum wage set at Rs,25,000; no cut motions moved

May place PSX in Frontier Markets Index; announce final decision on Sept 7

Opposition’s demonstration forces speaker to adjourn session