Agriculture, being a climate sensitive sector, is highly vulnerable to climate change. At the same time, agriculture also contributes to climate change. Livestock and rice generate substantial greenhouse gas emissions but are also significant sources of farmer livelihood. Emission intensity could be reduced by promoting carbon sequestration activities that benefit farmers, such as regenerative agr
In a small development shop in Karachi, a team of programmers watches their project pipeline shrink. Thousands of miles away in Manila, an IT outsourcing firm retrains its entire staff in AI integration. Meanwhile, in Bangalore, a major tech consultancy automates tasks that once required dozens of developers. This is the new reality of global tech outsourcing, which is experiencing its most signif
In an increasingly interconnected world, responsible business conduct (RBC) — defined by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) as contributing to economic, environmental, and social progress while mitigating adverse impacts — has become essential for maintaining a competitive edge. For Pakistani businesses, where regulatory pressure is still evolving, aligning with inte
The All Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (APPDA) on Sunday threatened a nationwide strike in protest against the government’s plan to deregulate oil prices without consulting relevant stakeholders. The proposed deregulation, spearheaded by the petroleum division and the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), has sparked fears of foreign dominance over Pakistan’s oil market. In a st
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday continued its buying spree as investor confidence grew on the back of robust corporate earnings, which helped KSE-100 index notch up gains of nearly 400 points. The bourse remained in the green for most of the day, reaching its intra-day high of 114,202, reflecting strong gains compared to the prior session. Strong performance by key sectors such as cem