🎬 Opening Scene: Hollywood Meets Wall Street Imagine a high-stakes Hollywood showdown where tech heirs, political insiders, and media titans clash over empires built on blockbuster dreams and streaming battles. David Ellison, the visionary leader of Paramount Skydance, has thrust his company into the spotlight with a bold $108 billion hostile takeover bid for Warner … Read more
Introduction Pakistan’s energy story has long been dominated by imported fossil fuels, chronic shortages, and rising costs. Yet, in 2025, a new narrative is unfolding: solar energy is emerging as a cornerstone of Pakistan’s economic future. With net-metered solar capacity reaching 5.3 GW by April 2025 out of a total installed generation capacity of 46,605 … Read more
Introduction Inflation has been the economic buzzword of the past few years. From grocery bills to mortgage payments, households across the globe have felt the sting of rising prices. Central banks scrambled to raise interest rates, governments rolled out subsidies, and businesses struggled to balance costs with consumer demand. Yet, as we step into 2025, … Read more
The United States has increasingly utilized its economic might as a tool of statecraft in the twenty-first century. The United States has increasingly utilized its economic might as a tool of statecraft in the twenty-first century. Washington has employed tariffs, sanctions, and military force to influence the actions of its adversaries. Two of the most … Read more
It is no surprise that Pakistan has secured a $7 billion Extended Fund Facility from the IMF — a lifeline for a government staggering under debt repayments, dwindling reserves, and a suffocating fiscal deficit. On paper, this appears to be salvation. In reality, the IMF’s Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Report (November 2025) makes clear that … Read more
Since the announcement of Budget 2025-2026, the government employees in both centre and the provinces have been immersed in protest for their rightful demands such as Disparity Reduction Allowance (DRA), raise in Salaries given the prevailing inflation and old age benefits such as pension. Millions of employees belonging to various Departments under banner of the … Read more