
Can Pakistan Truly Go Cashless?
Pakistan’s shift toward a digital economy illustrates how the adoption of digital payments strengthens transparency and expands the tax base.

Pakistan’s shift toward a digital economy illustrates how the adoption of digital payments strengthens transparency and expands the tax base.

Pakistan holds underutilized maritime potential, and developing its blue economy could transform it into a major engine of national growth.

Pakistani women are driving a nationwide transformation by breaking barriers in education, business, technology, culture, and public service.

Timor-Leste’s 2025 accession to ASEAN crowns a long path of political reforms, while highlighting the country’s development challenges.

Despite predictions of collapse in 2023, Pakistan implemented significant economic reforms that stabilized its economy.

China is strengthening its diplomatic role in South Asia through a trilateral strategy with Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Amid the Gaza conflict, Pakistan is redefining its global role—from a security-driven state to a credible diplomatic actor.

The IOMed, a new international mediation body launched by China in Hong Kong, reflects an ambition to foster a more multipolar governance.

China’s new rare earth policy signals strategic protection rather than confrontation, reflecting a cautious rebalancing of global trade.

The new EU-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement aims to strengthen strategic trade ties by reducing tariffs.