Daily Insights

Exports play an important role in the economic growth of the country. Realising its significance in employment and balance of payment, Pakistan is committed to developing an export-oriented economy. A rise in export sales produces revenue and profit for business activities, bringing a rise in capital investment spending. Currently, Pakistan’s exports have shown an upward [...]

Pakistan’s Capital Markets are not fully developed due to ineffective mobilisation of savings, which leads to a wide saving-investment gap. There is a lack of depth in the market. Also, the number of listed companies is low, causing too many investors to chase too few stocks that produce consistent dividends. Such an ineffective role of [...]

The world has changed in many ways after the pandemic. Be it remote learning, digital assets or real estate tokenisation; the world is witnessing a technological revolution. Fortunately, Pakistan is no longer behind in this race. Every sector of the country is adopting digital means and enhancing their processes. The education sector has introduced remote [...]

Digital technologies are growing as a significantly critical determinant of economic growth, national security, and international competitiveness. The IT economy has a deep influence on the world’s trajectory and the social betterment of local citizens. It works on everything from resource allocation to income distribution and growth. Researchers estimate that the digital economy is worth [...]

Housing/property rights refer to lawful ownership of a resource protected by a legitimate system and law provided by the government. Housing right is one of the key cornerstones of a stable and prosperous economy. Housing gives individuals an incentive to earn, invest, and accumulate wealth. It sets the foundation for a successful economy and enhances [...]

As the world is changing financially and economically due to business success. Several issues have also taken the global limelight including climatic, societal, and ethical issues. These issues became a trend that accelerated due to a combination of events like the Covid-19 pandemic and other severe weather mishaps. Unfortunately, Pakistan is among the countries most [...]

Pakistan’s real estate sector is a multi-billion-dollar industry. It is one of the major stores of national wealth and continues to receive investment from different sources. It serves as the best investment option for overseas Pakistanis and foreign investors. This fast-growing sector is linked directly and indirectly to several industries. Development in the real estate [...]

During the coronavirus pandemic, schools were forced to close to avert the spread of the novel virus and more than 30 million students were affected. According to the World Bank report, almost 1 million students have dropped out of school during the pandemic. To ensure the continuity of learning, the government has introduced remote education [...]

Pakistan is observing the fastest rate of urbanisation in South Asia. With a massive increase in urban population, local governments must develop cities with proper urban planning.  In Pakistan, a lack of urban planning can be seen in all major cities with the resulting detrimental effects on the environment. Urban development is a fundamental key [...]

The agriculture sector contributes 18.9 per cent to the country’s GDP and absorbs almost 42.3 per cent of the entire labor force. Despite this massive contribution, the sector observes relatively low growth due to climate change and outdated development policies. The agricultural industry is indispensable to the country’s economic growth, food security, employment generation, and [...]