We’re told that buying cheap Russian oil was a masterstroke for India's national interest. But a stunning claim has emerged from US Secretary of the Treasury, Scott Bessent: Indians never saw cheaper fuel, while a few rich families allegedly profited $16 billion by reselling

THE WEAPONIZATION OF THE JUDICIARY ACROSS THE WORLD — A THREAD Across the world, leaders and opposition figures alike are accusing those in power of using the courts as political weapons. From Imran Khan in Pakistan to Trump in the U.S., from Brazil to Venezuela, the charge is

Pakistan’s economy runs on small shops & micro units: 99.9% of businesses employ fewer than 250 people. The first digital Economic Census 2023 published by PBS maps 25 million jobs across 7 million establishments. Here’s what the numbers reveal 🧵

World of Statistics Nuclear share of electricity generation: 🇫🇷 France: 67.3% 🇸🇰 Slovakia: 60.6% 🇧🇪 Belgium: 57.3% 🇭🇺 Hungary: 47.1% 🇧🇬 Bulgaria: 41.6% 🇨🇿 Czechia: 40.2% 🇫🇮 Finland: 39.1% 🇧🇾 Belarus: 36.3% 🇸🇮 Slovenia: 35.0% 🇰🇷 South Korea: 31.7% 🇦🇲 Armenia: 30.8% 🇸🇪 Sweden: 29.1% 🇨🇭 Switzerland:

The Memon community, despite being just 0.2% of Pakistan’s population, contributes an estimated 15–20% to the country’s GDP, a staggering reflection of their work ethic, discipline and early grooming of children for success in business and key professions. At a recent gathering

Many are surprised by the economic figures I have shared. During Shaukat Aziz’s tenure as Prime Minister, he personally asked for an assessment of the Memon community’s tax contribution. In a meeting with the All Pakistan Memon Federation, it was estimated that the community

Universities should be spaces to engage. Instead, across the world they are shrinking—fear replacing dialogue, silence replacing critique. Dr. Snehashish Bhattacharya offered a braver vision: the university as a critical space. His termination is a sad moment for us all. News👇🏽

As an asset class, real estate in Pakistan continues to overshadow the stock market by a wide margin, both in terms of investor preference and capital absorption. To illustrate: the estimated market value of DHA Karachi (Phase 1–8) alone is about $15 billion. Coincidentally,

An analytical investigation into Pakistan’s convergent economic crisis: the world’s largest opium producer, drowning in Chinese debt, while legalizing cryptocurrency and channeling international flood aid through an increasingly opaque financial system. 🧵

The defence pact between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia seems to be a game changer. The United States has apparently lost its credibility as a defense ally due to Israel’s attack on Qatar and alleged complicity of US forces stationed there. Saudis have long been looking up to

Israel's strikes on Qatar have sprung the Arab Gulf into action. The GCC agreed on a joint defence mechanism while Saudi Arabia and Pakistan inked a "mutual defence pact". So, what's behind the flurry of deals? And will they really change the region's geopolitics?

Why has the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) failed to evolve into a world-class national institution? In my view, the core issue lies in the lack of separation between its regulatory and commercial functions. This fundamental conflict hampers both governance and growth. The board

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐊’𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞 (𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐭 𝟏𝟖𝟗𝟎) The United Kingdom’s recognition of Palestine marks more than a symbolic shift in foreign policy. It also opens the door to a legal

Vineeth K Cobra effect can be seen at many places.. 1. Social Media Engagement Algorithms Platforms like Instagram, X, and YouTube reward content with high engagement. The idea was to promote creativity and connection. But creators started posting clickbait, fake news, or

1/11 Why Your Electricity Bill Will Never Come Down: Pakistan's Rs 2 Trillion Scam On September 25, 2025, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb signed what he called the "largest financing deal in Pakistan's history." While government officials and bank executives celebrated at

Pakistan’s Path to Environmental Ruin 1/10 Pakistan sits on rare earth mineral deposits valued at $6-8 trillion across Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and northern regions. Recent geological surveys by Pakistan’s GSP and China Geological Survey mapped 360,000 square kilometers,

When inflation surged, Türkiye cut rates and used foreign exchange-protected deposits to stabilize markets. Showing this approach created a destabilizing policy sequence and ultimately backfired, from A. Hakan Kara and Alp Simsek nber.org/papers/w34287

The SIFC is horizontal; it brings everyone to the table. The SIFC should be vertical – directing, overriding, setting deadlines and enforcing compliance thenews.pk/print/1383746-…

The new US National Strategy Paper was released. A brief overview.📜 🔹The top priority for the US will be in the Western hemisphere, in the Americas. Much like a rebranded Monroe doctrine, the strategic focus of the US will be on fighting "narco-terrorists" and border security.

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