by Shanzay Basharat | Aug 29, 2025 | Crime & Law
Introduction: The Need for Balance Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries worldwide, and Pakistan has great potential to benefit from it. Our country has mountains, beaches, deserts, and historical sites that attract visitors. However, tourism can harm the...
by Shanzay Basharat | Aug 15, 2025 | Economy & Food Security
Framing the Challenge Pakistan’s export base remains narrow. Over 60% of our exports still come from textiles, especially basic cotton products. That makes us vulnerable to global shifts in demand, trade barriers, or price swings. A more diverse export mix would...
by Shanzay Basharat | Aug 13, 2025 | Politics & Public Policy
Introduction: Why Energy Diversity Matters Energy security in Pakistan means having enough, reliable, and affordable power for homes, factories, and schools. Relying on just one kind of energy, like oil or gas, makes the country vulnerable to price shocks, supply...
by Shanzay Basharat | Aug 11, 2025 | Economy & Food Security
The Promise of Microfinance in Pakistan Microfinance means giving small loans to people who usually cannot get them from banks. These are often women, small shop owners, or farmers living in rural areas. In Pakistan, less percentage of people have a bank account, and...
by Shanzay Basharat | Aug 9, 2025 | Economy & Food Security
The SOE Burden on Pakistan’s Economy Pakistan’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have two roles. They offer public services like transport, energy, and banking, but they also cost the government large amounts of money. According to a 2021 government report, over 200...
