There is an economic argument for diplomacy that rarely appears in the photographs of negotiators. Each tanker delayed, shipping premium raised or energy contract disrupted can...
Pakistan does not need to be the centre of a Middle East conflict to feel its economic consequences. When crude oil moves above $100 a barrel,...
Pakistan’s interest-rate debate has shifted. After an extended period in which households and businesses waited for borrowing costs to fall, a more uncomfortable question is taking...
The central development problem of 2026 is not simply a shortage of money. It is the gap between where finance is most urgently needed and where...
Energy security in 2026 means more than having enough oil in storage. It means sustaining affordable, reliable power and fuel through geopolitical disruption, extreme weather and...
Global tourism is surviving 2026’s geopolitical disruptions, but survival is not the same as a broad-based recovery. International tourist arrivals increased just 0.4% in the first...
China’s maritime manufacturing ecosystem has reached a historic apex. According to official industry metrics compiled by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), Chinese shipbuilders...
The crucial economic question about artificial intelligence is no longer whether it can perform useful tasks. It is who captures the savings, who bears the transition...
Inflation hurts developing economies more severely when basic necessities take up more of household budgets, imported energy becomes expensive and public finances leave little room for...
Global supply chains are changing, but the evidence does not support a simple retreat from international trade. Companies are balancing cost against disruption risgek, diversifying suppliers...