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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…
Governance March 11, 2026 · 3 min read
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…
Governance February 21, 2026 · 3 min read
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?…
Governance February 16, 2026 · 3 min read
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…
Governance January 29, 2026 · 2 min read
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…
Governance January 26, 2026 · 2 min read
DVIP: 1 in 3 Districts Faces Higher Dependents than Workers
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DVIP: 1 in 3 Districts Faces Higher Dependents than Workers

Nearly one in three districts in Pakistan has a higher proportion of non-working-age individuals than working-age population, reveals the District Vulnerability Index Pakistan (DVIP) 2025.…
Governance January 25, 2026 · 2 min read
PSLM: Municipal Garbage Collection Services Decline Across Pakistan
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PSLM: Municipal Garbage Collection Services Decline Across Pakistan

The Pakistan Social and Living Standards Measurement (PSLM) Survey 2024-2025 has revealed that only 11 percent of households nationwide currently have their garbage collected by…
Governance January 24, 2026 · 2 min read
Governance Snapshot: What Does Data Reveal About Federal Capital
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Governance Snapshot: What Does Data Reveal About Federal Capital

Islamabad has seen its voting population nearly double since the last local government elections in 2015. With the possibility of fresh LG polls in 2026,…
Governance December 13, 2025 · 4 min read
FAFEN Proposes Constitutional Reforms to Strengthen Local Governments
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FAFEN Proposes Constitutional Reforms to Strengthen Local Governments

ISLAMABAD, November 16, 2025: The Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) has urged the Parliament to strengthen country’s long-neglected system of local governments in a…
Governance November 16, 2025 · 3 min read
PVAR Ordinance: Is Crypto Now Legal in Pakistan?
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PVAR Ordinance: Is Crypto Now Legal in Pakistan?

If you trade crypto in Pakistan, you might have felt anxious, not only because of the volatile crypto market, but also due to the fear…
Governance October 22, 2025 · 5 min read
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