Abdul Rauf Shakoori

The author is an advisor and expert in investment, compliance, financial crimes, and corporate risk management. He collaborates with financial institutions, corporations, and government entities across North America, the Middle East, Africa, and Pakistan, providing expertise in policy development, investment strategies, and legislative frameworks.
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Economy

Revenue without reforms

The 2025–26 federal budget, while notable for its aggressive revenue ambitions, fails to articulate a cohesive development vision and ultimately resembles a consolidation mechanism rather than a transformative roadmap.
Commentary

The SIFC is a visionary concept with flawed execution

Pakistan's untapped FDI potential hinges on proactive diplomacy, strategic investment policies, and private sector engagement to transform its economy; empowering ambassadors can unlock opportunities for sustainable growth and development, writes global policy expert Abdul Rauf Shakoori.

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EU’s Kaja Kallas to visit Islamabad for talks with Pakistan’s top leadership

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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas visits Islamabad on 1 June 2026 for the 8th EU-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue, meeting Pakistan's top civilian and military leadership including Field Marshal Munir.

PSG win the Champions League, defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties

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PSG are back-to-back Champions League champions after defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties in Budapest. Havertz gave Arsenal an early lead before Dembele equalised. Neither side could find a winner in 120 minutes. PSG held their nerve in the shootout. The Thursday Times reports.

Hegseth calls Pakistan’s mediation “an unexpected development” and “a true friendship”

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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said a true friendship is growing between Washington and Pakistan, calling its mediation role an unexpected development and praising Field Marshal Munir and PM Shehbaz Sharif directly.

Trump posts US-Iran deal terms from Situation Room as Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar meets Rubio in Washington

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Trump posted US-Iran deal terms from the Situation Room on 29 May. Strait of Hormuz to open. Blockade lifted. Nuclear material to be destroyed. Final determination pending. Pakistan's Ishaq Dar was in Washington meeting Rubio at the same moment. The Thursday Times reports.

Iran’s news agency signals US-Iran deal may be close, credits Pakistan

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Iran's Tasnim News Agency signalled a US-Iran deal may be close, crediting Pakistan's effective efforts. President Pezeshkian also praised Pakistan in an Eid call with PM Shehbaz Sharif.

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