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Understanding SBP Policy Rate and its Impact on Economy
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Understanding SBP Policy Rate and its Impact on Economy

On 9 March 2026, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) held its policy rate steady at 10.5%, pausing a cutting cycle that had reduced borrowing…
Information Briefs ⏱ 3 min read
muzaffar.shah·March 11, 2026
Pakistan Adds QR Code Authentication to NICs
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Op-Ed

Pakistan Adds QR Code Authentication to NICs

Do you know that the identity card in your pocket is now legally capable of being verified with a QR code scan — without a…
Op-Ed ⏱ 4 min read
muzaffar.shah·March 10, 2026
Minimum Wage in Pakistan: Laws, Process and Current Rates
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Minimum Wage in Pakistan: Laws, Process and Current Rates

Among the many issues debated after the announcement of annual budgets by federal and provincial governments, minimum wage is one. While the headlines report the…
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muzaffar.shah·February 21, 2026
Does Net-Billing Align with PML-N’s Solar Promise?
Governance
Governance

Does Net-Billing Align with PML-N’s Solar Promise?

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has moved to amend the Prosumer Regulations, 2026 within a week of their notification, indicating that it has…
Governance ⏱ 2 min read
muzaffar.shah·February 20, 2026
Dual Nationals in Pakistan: Legal Status & Public Office Questions
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Governance

Dual Nationals in Pakistan: Legal Status & Public Office Questions

Dual nationality has remained a recurring issue in debates on Pakistan’s politics and governance, particularly in relation to elected representatives and public office holders. Pakistan…
Governance ⏱ 3 min read
muzaffar.shah·February 17, 2026
Net Metering to Net Billing: Regulatory Decision Vs PML-N Manifesto Commitment
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Net Metering to Net Billing: Regulatory Decision Vs PML-N Manifesto Commitment

Should regulatory authorities be legally bound to ensure their decisions align with the commitments made in a political party’s election manifesto once it forms government?…
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muzaffar.shah·February 16, 2026
PSLM: Every Third Pakistani Still Illiterate
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PSLM: Every Third Pakistani Still Illiterate

Pakistan’s overall literacy rate stands at 63 percent, which is the lowest among South Asian countries, according to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics…
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muzaffar.shah·January 29, 2026
PSLM: Mobile & Internet Access Rises, Computer Ownership Stays Flat
Governance
Governance

PSLM: Mobile & Internet Access Rises, Computer Ownership Stays Flat

Mobile phone ownership and household internet connectivity have significantly increased across Pakistan over the past five years, yet the availability of computers and laptops at…
Governance ⏱ 2 min read
muzaffar.shah·January 27, 2026
Opinion: Synchronizing Local and Provincial Governments
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Op-Ed

Opinion: Synchronizing Local and Provincial Governments

In modern democratic states, strong and empowered local governments are considered essential, as the management and delivery of services to citizens for their day-to-day affairs…
Op-Ed ⏱ 5 min read
muzaffar.shah·January 27, 2026
DVIP: 1 in 4 Districts have 20%+ Unemployment-to-Population Ratio
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DVIP: 1 in 4 Districts have 20%+ Unemployment-to-Population Ratio

According to the District Vulnerability Index Pakistan (DVIP) 2025 report by the Population Council, 36 out of 129 districts in Pakistan have an unemployment-to-population ratio…
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muzaffar.shah·January 26, 2026
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