Stories by Jawaid Bokhari
Pakistan’s major cities hold the potential to generate thousands of megawatts of electricity if solid waste is properly processed
Published 25 May, 2026 09:51am
Despite increases in remittances inflows and IT-driven exports, the country’s foreign economic assistance rose by 19.7pc
Published 18 May, 2026 08:48am
Strong intervention and adequate governance are needed to achieve successful slum upgrades.
Updated 11 May, 2026 08:01am
In Punjab, the Election Commission of Pakistan has issued a schedule, for the delimitation of union councils.
Updated 04 May, 2026 08:02am
The government is taking various measures to boost production in various sectors, though bottlenecks remain.
Published 27 Apr, 2026 05:21am
The breadth of the NCMC’s mandate suggests it could evolve into a superstructure for policymaking.
Published 20 Apr, 2026 06:31am
‘The conflict has exposed the limits of American power more clearly than any recent war’, says analyst.
Updated 13 Apr, 2026 10:36am
Rising poverty could be reduced more effectively by accelerating construction and planning aimed at water conservation, agriculture development, and flood control.
Updated 06 Apr, 2026 09:26am
The federation must reform its institutional framework, withdraw from functions that the 18th Amendment devolved and reduce its expenditure effectively.
Updated 30 Mar, 2026 09:13am
With the continuing war in the region, one cannot rule out the possibility of several companies struggling to survive, widening
Published 23 Mar, 2026 08:11am
Energy security built on Thar coal, hydropower and renewables could make Pakistan’s economy viable and competitive
Published 16 Mar, 2026 08:27am
Analysts say Pakistan’s trade is likely to face delays and higher freight and insurance costs given the state of the US-Israel
Published 09 Mar, 2026 07:06am
The State Bank’s latest data shows that profit and dividend outflows on foreign investment during July-January 2026 jumped by 26pc to $1.68bn.
Updated 02 Mar, 2026 01:03pm
Provinces demand autonomy but resist local devolution and taxes, while the centre demands fiscal discipline but struggles to relinquish control.
Published 23 Feb, 2026 08:12am
The future of work does not simply happen; it is shaped by choices governments, employers, and workers make together, says analyst.
Published 19 Feb, 2026 02:54pm
The future of work does not simply happen; it is shaped by choices governments, employers and workers make together
Updated 16 Feb, 2026 08:10am
"No nation can remain secure if its elite disengages itself from public life or retreats into private comfort," says commander Karachi vice admiral.
Updated 09 Feb, 2026 08:35am
Pakistan’s path to productivity and prosperity lies in renewing democratic institutions, empowering citizens, and rebuilding a just social contract.
Updated 02 Feb, 2026 08:30am
Sustained investment in human development is the only guarantee of a prosperous and stable future for the country.
Updated 19 Jan, 2026 08:27am
Provincial representatives insist on greater autonomy, citing increased tax revenue collection over the past year, even as the NFC
Published 12 Jan, 2026 08:40am
