When austerity hurts
Every year, it feels like the same story in Pakistan’s budget battles. When money gets ...
National dialogue is the only way out of present impasse
In a declaration issued after a two-day national conference held in Islamabad, the opposition alliance ...
Why foreign investment continues to elude Pakistan
Despite persistent efforts, foreign investment has not been flowing into Pakistan in the required quantity, ...
Unraveling the threads: Systemic exploitation in garment industry
In the bustling factories of Karachi and Lahore, where the hum of sewing machines echoes ...
Ghalib’s universality and Pakistan
Man, irrespective of colour, creed, or country, shares the same fundamental nature. His emotions, passions, ...
Pakistan’s unfinished war against extremism and terrorism
In recent times, particularly during the current year, Pakistan has faced massive terrorist attacks across ...
Pakistan’s cycle of missed targets and painful fixes Shahid Hussain
The International Monetary Fund is satisfied with the economic performance of Pakistan but beneath measured ...
Fiscal discipline or fiscal illusion?
In an era where Pakistan’s economy teeters under the weight of IMF conditions, soaring debt, ...
High taxes, low reform
As Pakistan grapples with slowing growth, widening fiscal gaps, and an IMF programme that leaves ...
Corruption: achilles’ heel of Pakistan’s economy
Two recent reports have highlighted how corruption is steadily destroying Pakistan’s economy by depriving the ...