The Next NFC Debate
Pakistan has spent years debating how national tax revenues should be divided between the federation and the provinces. But perhaps...
Usman Hanif
Usman is an Economy journalist with a sharp eye for market analysis, fiscal policy, and global trade trends. He is dedicated to breaking down complex economic data into accessible insights for our readers.
$41.6bn remittances deepen Pakistan’s north-south economic divide
KARACHI: Pakistan received a record $41.6 billion in workers’ remittances during FY2025-26, an 8.6% increase from the previous year. The...
Fortinet sees Pakistan emerging as regional digital hub as cybersecurity demand accelerates
https://youtu.be/l35Dpoducbs?si=YkBsvUwI7aXzrIG4 As Pakistan pushes ahead with digital transformation across government and industry, cybersecurity is moving from a technical consideration to...
Pakistan’s Public Wealth: The Missing Link in Fiscal Reform
Pakistan's fiscal debate has long focused on taxation, expenditure and debt. It is time to give equal attention to the...
Europe moves to build AI Gigafactories with over €30 billion in combined public and private capital
The European Commission on July 29 officially launched a call for proposals to establish a network of up to seven...
FDI Key to Technology Transfer and Human Capital Development in Pakistan, Kashif Shafi The Executive Director OICCI Insights.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZTG0-6tLpI Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) serves as a vital catalyst for Pakistan’s economic transformation, delivering far more than raw capital...
Historic Cotton Exchange Building Must Be Restored Without Delay: President KCCI
KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI), Muhammad Rehan Hanif, while expressing deep concern over the continued sealing...
Energy Trade Offers Key to Unlocking Pakistan-Iran Economic Ties, But Revival Hits Banking and Barter Hurdles
Despite fresh interest in expanding Pakistan-Iran economic ties, a series of structural and procedural obstacles continue to block meaningful progress....
Industry Warns Pricing Uncertainty Could Choke $6 Billion Refinery Upgrades.
A worsening regulatory standoff between Pakistan's downstream oil sector and the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) over rapid alterations...
Pakistan earns $1.15B from foreign tourists in 2024, while Pakistanis spent an estimated $2.4B abroad, FPCCI
Karachi: The Policy Advisory Board of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (PAB-FPCCI) today released a pivotal...