Junaid Riaz Fraud in banks is not a side issue or a secondary concern—it is a frontline battle. As digital banking, online banking, and mobile wallets continue to grow, so does the risk of scams, phishing, and unauthorized transactions. The key question is: Can Pakistan’s banking industry keep pace with the evolving fraud landscape? To […]
Domestic AZAD JAMMU AND KASHMIR (AJK) / LOC BALOCHISTAN ISLAMABAD KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA (KPK) PUNJAB CCD Socio-economic crimes and administrative measures and food security SINDH Comments & Analysis: Terrorism and counter-terrorism efforts persist in Pakistan, particularly in Balochistan and KPK, amid a volatile regional geopolitical landscape, while rising crime in Katcha areas across Punjab, Sindh, and […]
Junaid Riaz Fraud in banks is not a side issue or a secondary concern—it is a frontline battle. As digital banking, online banking, and mobile wallets continue to grow, so does the risk of scams, phishing, and unauthorized transactions. The key question is: Can Pakistan’s banking industry keep pace with the evolving fraud landscape? To […]
Azhar Rashid Khan, PSP With the second phase of the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) now underway, that rhetoric is being tested. This phase expands from roads and power plants to agriculture, technology, and industry—holding real promise for Pakistan’s economy. Yet while China has already secured strategic and economic dividends, Pakistan risks being left behind. Beijing […]
Part -1 Domestic BALOCHISTAN ISLAMABAD KHYBER PAKHTOON KHAWA (KPK) Comments & Analysis: The incident in Tirah Valley, where a self-proclaimed tribal shura torched four houses over an alleged ‘obscene’ video, highlights the persistence of parallel justice systems in tribal areas and the tension between traditional norms and modern digital behavior. Such vigilante actions, justified under […]
JUNAID RIAZ AI and the Future of Credit Scoring in Pakistan Lending decisions have always relied heavily on credit scoring. In countries like Pakistan, however, these decisions still depend almost entirely on traditional credit bureau data. The result is a banking system that leaves out a large segment of potential customers—especially young people, freelancers, and […]
Dr. Naveed Elahi Nepal has once again been gripped by turmoil as mass protests shook the capital and several major cities, forcing Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resign in an effort to calm the unrest. The demonstrations, led by young people enraged over the blocking of several social media sites took the capital by […]
Saima Khan Introduction & Summit Context The 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Heads of State Council Summit in Tianjin, China (August 31–September 1, 2025), was a carefully staged event that transcended the function of a routine diplomatic gathering. It was the largest summit in the organization’s nearly quarter-century history, convening more than 20 world leaders […]
