Hope in a Box of Medicine Every pill, every syrup bottle, and every injection produced in Pakistan is now telling a story—a story of growth, innovation, and transformation. In the past year, the Pakistani pharmaceutical industry has recorded an astonishing 52% increase in exports, marking one of its most significant achievements in recent times. But…
The Gulf’s Glow: UAE Markets Rebound with Oil Surge and Trade Optimism In the ever-volatile landscape of global markets, a few rays of optimism shone over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this past week. On Friday, the stock markets in Dubai and Abu Dhabi ended in the green, carried by a fresh surge in oil…
Islamabad Airport Hits a Milestone – But What Does It Really Mean for Pakistan’s Economy? In a time when Pakistan’s economic news often paints a grim picture, some stories shine through with a glimmer of hope. While at first glance this might seem like a dry statistic, it represents something far more significant: the potential…
Karachi, the Heartbeat of Pakistan’s Trade, Comes to a Standstill For a country already reeling from economic instability, soaring inflation, and dwindling foreign reserves, the current transporters’ strike in Karachi has emerged as a heavy blow—perhaps one we can’t afford. The Transporters of Goods Association (TGA) strike, now stretching into its fourth consecutive day, has…
A Human Look at the EV Slowdown In the age of electric dreams, one of the world’s biggest automakers is pumping the brakes. Hyundai Motor Company has announced a temporary suspension of some electric vehicle (EV) production in its home country of South Korea, raising eyebrows across the auto industry. The news, first reported by…
How a 46% Interest Rate Reflects a Nation on Edge Some numbers hit harder than others—not just because of their size, but because of the stories they carry. When Turkiye’s central bank raised its interest rate to 46%, the financial world was stunned. Analysts recalibrated. Investors reacted. But for millions of Turkish citizens, it was…
In the quiet corridors of Geneva, where polished shoes echo in marble-floored institutions, a storm is brewing. Not of thunder or rain, but of something more subtle and far-reaching: the erosion of global trade. This week, the World Trade Organization (WTO) released a chilling revision to its forecast for 2025. What was once expected to…
In a world already burdened by geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and fragile post-pandemic recovery, a new warning comes from a man whose voice carries the weight of global development. Ajay Banga, the President of the World Bank, has urged developing countries to rethink their approach to trade—and perhaps more importantly, their mindset about it. It’s…
In the quiet hum of a modern-day auction room in England, time will momentarily stand still. Among the objects to be sold is a gilt silver and brass pocket watch that once belonged to Hans Christensen Givard, a 27-year-old Danish passenger traveling second-class aboard the Titanic. Givard never made it to his American dream. More…
By all accounts, a 1% jump in oil prices might not sound like much. After all, it’s just 64 cents more on a barrel of Brent crude, and 62 cents on West Texas Intermediate. But in the complex world of global economics and geopolitics, even the smallest ripples can signal waves of change. And this…