Pakistan has raised $500 million through a three-year Eurobond, marking its return to international capital markets after a four-year gap, a government adviser said on Friday, in a sign of improving investor sentiment toward the country’s economy. The issuance comes as Islamabad seeks to rebuild its presence in global debt markets following years of economic […]
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Pakistan’s finance team has marked a return to the global markets with a US$500?million Eurobond under its Global Medium?Term Note programme. Officials noted that the three?year note drew strong investor demand despite market uncertainty and set a fresh benchmark for the future, speaking volumes about the country’s resilience and its ability to regain the confidence […]
Pakistan has emerged from isolation to global spotlight: Azma
Provincial Minister for Information and Culture Punjab, Azma Bokhari, has said that a new phase of positive developments has begun for Pakistan, and the country is now poised for a significant leap forward. She emphasized that Pakistan has attained an important position on the global stage, where the world is not only observing but also […]
The Rise of the Petro-Yuan: A Structural Shift in the Global Financial Order
The global financial system is entering a moment of quiet but profound transformation. For over five decades, the petrodollar system-anchored in U.S.-Saudi agreements of the 1970s-has underwritten American monetary dominance, ensuring that oil, the world’s most strategic commodity, is traded almost exclusively in U.S. dollars. Yet, in a post-U.S.-Iran confrontation era-marked by geopolitical fragmentation, sanctions […]
Pakistan at the Heart of a High-Stakes Global Chess Game
The flames of war that engulfed the Middle East in recent weeks carried within them the terrifying potential to redraw the map of the world through destruction. What began as a regional confrontation between the United States, Israel, and Iran rapidly escalated into a crisis with global consequences. Military rhetoric crossed dangerous thresholds, with open […]
Punjab CM’s governance model wins global recognition
The globally renowned research organisation IPSOS has acknowledged the governance model of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, particularly endorsing the public relief measures implemented through the Nigahban Ramadan Bazaars. According to the report, the initiative has been described as a significant economic intervention, providing tangible relief to millions during Ramadan. Expressing gratitude, CM Maryam […]
Pakistan’s mediation push earns global recognition
Initiating peace talks in the war on Iran “is no easy task,” but it would be “conducive to restoring normal navigation through the Strait of Hormuz,” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during a call with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday. The two “agreed to jointly promote a ceasefire and […]
Discipline Over Hype: What Pakistan Can Learn from Global Investing
Investing at the highest level isn’t about predicting the future. It is about making disciplined decisions with imperfect information – and being accountable for the outcome. That principle, while rooted in financial markets, carries broader relevance for countries like Pakistan, which are navigating economic uncertainty and structural reform. A few years into my career, I […]
Pakistan & Global Terrorism Index 2026: Story of a Resilient Frontline State! External Sanctuaries Behind the Terror Surge
The release of the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2026 marks a somber milestone for Pakistan. For the first time, the country has been ranked as the most impacted nation globally by terrorism. While historical detractors have often attempted to frame Pakistan through the lens of a source of instability, the 2026 data provide an empirical, […]
Israel Hijacks Global Oil Flow
The war that has engulfed the Middle East over the past several weeks is no longer merely a confrontation of missiles, drones, and military doctrines. It is rapidly revealing itself as a deeper contest over geography, energy, and long-term global control. Beneath the smoke of bombed installations and the rhetoric of national security lies a […]