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Shazia Anwer Cheema

- The writer is an author, columnist, and foreign affairs expert who writes for national and international media. She can be reached at @ShaziaAnwerCh Email: [email protected]

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No shortcuts: The SIFC alone can’t save Pakistan from economic meltdown

Finally, Pakistan has gone through the process of electing a new parliament for the next five years and all provincial and federal governments have been formed and are in place.

March 18, 2024

Redesigning alliances: Pakistan’s diplomatic shift and economic triumphs

The year 2023 began with critical economic challenges for Pakistan and an exceptional surge in militancy, but ended with a silver lining as Pakistan’s stock market gained its fastest pace in 20 years, touching record highs and reaching above 60,000 points. 

January 09, 2024

A transforming labor market and opportunities for Pakistan in the Gulf

The global labor market has reached a level of excellence where there is no place for generalized, semi-skilled, and unskilled labor. In this regard, Gulf countries are moving even faster than the average global speed.

September 13, 2023