The education cul-de-sac
Despite decades of reforms, Pakistan’s education system remains in a state of perma-crisis. In an era of rapid technological transformation, the nation continues to grapple with children not attending school,…
Uraan Pakistan: if wishes were horses
The Uraan Pakistan seems more like a wish list than a practical roadmap, listing ambitious growth targets without detailing how to achieve them. This is not the first time such…
public sector insurers
Takaful, an Islamic insurance model rooted in the principles of mutual help, offers a compelling global alternative. However, its potential remains largely untapped in Pakistan, a nation with a robust…
Invest, but not for profit
The government and other key actors are grappling with conflicting objectives in addressing Pakistan’s economic challenges. On the one hand, they aspire to attract investments and stimulate economic activity; on…
Package deals make a comeback as sun seekers count the cost
Sun seekers are turning to package holidays in Europe as soaring hotel and flight prices revive demand for the all-inclusive deals that had fallen from favour, bolstering the balance sheets…
The science of progress
Many exciting developments in the fields of science and technology are rapidly transforming the landscape of those countries that are investing in research and development. Many of these innovations are…
Stock market growth mirage
The stock market is booming, and the KSE 100 index has almost doubled in the past year. The market is at an all-time high, breaking records. This has excited a…
Re-aligning NFC: coalition govt faces a challenge from within
Reportedly, the IMF (International Monetary Fund) has requested resumption of dialogue on the National Finance Commission (NFC) award to address the imbalances in the distribution of fiscal resources between the…
Ramp up exports [Part – I]
In the current economic landscape of Pakistan, a clarion call for transformation resounds. The economic woes, manifested in perpetual borrowing, mounting external debts, and a precarious balance of payments, demand…
How online business ventures can help deal with unemployment challenge
Business closures, downsizing, joblessness, recession, industry decline, market saturation, shutdowns, retrenchments, customer defection and staff attrition. This is a sample of oft-repeated words, policies and trends we have heard, read…
