Economy
Africa’s Economic Development: Exploring Geopolitical Complexities and Contradictions
Within the context of rapidly geopolitical changes and the Russia-Ukraine crisis, African leaders have to absolutely rethink and take strategies to save their straddling...
Termination of African Countries from AGOA Agreement: A Threat Or Opportunity For The African Economy?
"Accordingly, I have decided to terminate the designations of the Central African Republic, Gabon, Niger, and Uganda as beneficiary Sub-Saharan African countries for section...
The Pernicious Impact of Illegal Trade on Pakistan’s Economy
Illegal trade is a global issue that transcends borders, affecting nations both economically and socially. In Pakistan, the repercussions of this clandestine commerce are...
Integrating ESG Factors into Sustainable Finance: Current Practices and Future Directions
Sustainable finance has gained significant traction in recent years as the global community grapples with pressing environmental and social challenges. Central to the sustainable...
Pakistan: A Sporting Nation Poised for Economic Growth
Pakistan's love of sports is deep. Cricket, the national preoccupation, unites the country unlike anything else. Hockey, squash, and other sports have produced world-class...
Russia’s Gazprom to Support Africa Despite Financial Losses
At least, the foreign media broke the news early May. And it may be understandable why local Russian media was quiet over the impact...
‘May Day’ holiday to give a significant boost in China’s economic resilience?
In China, May Day is an important occasion to celebrate the accomplishments and efforts of the working class, especially those from all segments of...
The 2024 Elections: Shocks, Jolts, Grand Failures & Few Winners
By December of this year, the fog will clear up, and amid the misery, the dusty grounds of elections of 2024, new giant shadows will appear, some...
Only if Indigenous Capabilities were Spared of Politics, Red Tape & Self Interest Lobbies
Probably till age 12 we had no idea that Lego isn’t British but a Danish company. It really didn’t matter then, but it did...
The Flip Side of Freelancing Industry of Pakistan
Authors: Sehrish Irfan and Dr. Hassan Rasool*
Freelancing industry of Pakistan is burgeoning, particularly within the IT sector, where more than a million individuals are...