Author: Abdul Rahman

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Author: Abdul Rahman

How to Become an Active Taxpayer on Pakistan’s FBR Active Taxpayer List (ATL) in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide

For many Pakistanis navigating a complex economy marked by inflation, currency volatility, and regulatory shifts, the decision to formalize one’s tax status can feel like a bureaucratic ordeal. Yet beneath the paperwork and digital portals lies a straightforward truth: becoming an active taxpayer—officially joining the Federal Board of Revenue’s Active Taxpayer List (ATL)—offers tangible financial…

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Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh as Next Fed Chair: A Conventional Choice with Unconventional Implications

President Donald Trump announced Friday morning that he is nominating Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chair CNBC, bringing to a close a five-month search process that has been as much political theater as personnel decision. The choice represents a superficially conventional selection—Warsh is a former Fed governor with crisis-era credentials—yet it…

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The Voice of the Next Billion: How Uplift AI is Rewiring the Global South’s Digital Frontier

KARACHI — In the sun-drenched cotton fields of southern Punjab, a farmer named Bashir holds a cheap Android smartphone. He doesn’t type; he doesn’t know how. Instead, he presses a button and asks a question in his native Saraiki. Within seconds, a human-sounding voice responds, explaining the exact nitrate concentration needed for his soil based…

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Singapore Tightens Training Subsidies as Economic Pressures Mount

SkillsFuture funding reforms signal a strategic pivot toward industry-led upskilling—but at what cost to smaller providers and self-funded learners? On a humid afternoon in December, Melissa Tan sat in her Jurong West training center watching enrollment numbers tick downward on her computer screen. After fourteen years running a mid-sized vocational training provider, she had weathered…

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Trump’s Economic Promises Confront Political Reality as Tariffs Drive Up Costs

One year into his second term, President Donald Trump faces a paradox that threatens to upend Republican midterm prospects: his signature economic policy has become his most significant political liability. Despite an unemployment rate hovering near historic lows, Trump’s overall approval rating has plummeted to 39% according to recent polling, with 69% of Americans reporting…

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Top 5 Stock Picks on the Pakistan Stock Exchange for 2026: Expert Analysis and Investment Outlook

Explore the best PSX stocks 2026 with expert analysis of top Pakistan Stock Exchange investments. In-depth review of MEBL, FFC, LUCK, OGDC, and SYS with target prices and growth catalysts. The Pakistan Stock Exchange has delivered one of the world’s most remarkable performances. As we move deeper into 2026, the KSE-100 index sits near record…

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Beyond the Bailout: Dismantling the Machinery of Pakistan’s Debt Trap

Pakistan has returned to the International Monetary Fund twenty-three times. Twenty-three. At some point, the conversation must shift from “how do we secure the next program” to “why does the machinery keep breaking down?” The answer is not technical. It is not about capacity. It is about choice—specifically, the choice to maintain an economic system…

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Singapore’s Carbon Tax Surge: Leading Asia in a Fractured Global Pricing Landscape

Singapore’s carbon tax jumps to S$45 in 2026, positioning it among Asia’s highest. Analysis of global pricing gaps, climate vulnerability, and what this means for regional leadership. The elevator ride in Marina Bay’s glittering financial district just became more expensive—not because of rising real estate, but because Singapore is making an unequivocal bet on carbon…

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Sindh’s Payroll Crisis: How a Digital Payment System Collapse Left Thousands of Government Employees Without January Salaries

Sindh government employees remain unpaid as MPG payment system fails past January 25th deadline. Exclusive investigation into Pakistan’s digital payment infrastructure breakdown and its human cost. “The 25th Has Come and Gone—But Salaries Haven’t“ For Muhammad Rasheed, a grade-17 officer in Sindh’s education department, January 28th marks the third day of uncertainty. The 25th—traditionally the…

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