Bureaucratic varsities
Public-sector universities are the only hope of those from the middle class for a better future in Pakistan. However, across Pakistan, varsities are facing financial cuts and their autonomy is…
Parametric insurance: a game-changer
PAKISTAN stands at the front lines of the global climate crisis. From heatwaves and droughts to devastating floods that threaten lives and livelihoods each year, the economic and human toll of climate…
Positive indicators & challenges ahead
The recent indicators of Pakistan’s economic performance point to a cautious but welcome recovery, signaling a phase of renewed optimism for future. The economic growth rate of 2.68 percent for…
This deluge of misgovernance
Some voices have romanticised the idea of letting Pakistan’s rivers run untamed, imagining that flows could simply be left to nature. The notion is appealing in theory but perilous in…
Pakistan’s solar ‘revolution’
Pakistan, home to 240 million people, faces an energy paradox: surplus generation capacity alongside persistent electricity shortages. Despite an installed capacity of 44,000 megawatts (MW), nearly 40% of households endure…
Judiciary: embracing AI
IN the ground-breaking judgement ‘Ishfaq Ahmed vs Mushtaq Ahmed’, announced recently, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has acknowledged the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in revolutionising the country’s judicial…
Cotton sector: another crisis
Pakistan’s cotton sector is facing a multifaceted yet resolvable crisis, rooted in systemic weaknesses such as lack of coordination among research institutions, institutional silos, the dominance of vested interests, and…
Urgent fight for justice
In Pakistan, the struggle for women’s rights is not just a policy issue but a daily battle against a broken system. While the constitution enshrines equality through Article 25 and…
Investing in the youth
OVER the last decade, media and political discourse have increasingly focused on youth. The so-called youth bulge has been heralded as a potential demographic dividend — a transformative force for…
Pakistan must change direction
Pakistan’s persistent failure to develop a strong economy and combat growing poverty stems from incompetent governance accompanied by massive corruption at the highest levels, leading to economic collapse, and bringing…
