Responsible discourse
In every country, the armed forces stand as the final guardians of the nation’s stability. For Pakistan, this role has been even more profound. Our history is marked by challenges…
Times of discontent
The phenomenon of pain can be excruciating and deeply unsettling. But, beyond its immediate impact, it lays bare the realities of life which breed discontent and disaffection. It is also…
The discount rate reality
The discount rate of any nation is not just a monetary number but a confession of a nation’s economic temperament. It reflects how prudently it balances growth, stability and credibility…
Bid to relocate US Space Shuttle Discovery faces museum pushback
Tucked inside President Donald Trump’s flagship tax and spending bill last month was a little-noticed provision to relocate the iconic Space Shuttle Discovery from a museum outside Washington to Houston.…
Discount rate as a policy tool
Economic stability has been achieved, and the country will not be deterred from implementing the reform agenda agreed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) – a claim that has repeatedly…
Discos’ death spiral
PAKISTAN — where the sun shines nearly 3,000 hours a year — is experiencing a solar revolution like never before. With 22 GW of solar panels imported in the last…
Discontent in AJK
Last week, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) witnessed an unprecedented wave of protests led by local traders and activists. This movement forced the authorities to retreat from a proposed legislation…
Disconnecting captive power: balancing between costs and efficiency
The more one writes about Pakistan’s energy sector mess, the less it seems to cover. The latest issue involves the government’s commitment to the IMF to end captive power generation…
Inconsistencies and disconnects
THERE are contradictions in the policies being pushed by the IMF in the latest programme. While it played a crucial role in liberalising the economies of the communist bloc, it now…
Discos: privatisation can be a solution
Privatisation has long been touted as a catalyst for economic growth, and for good reason. By introducing private sector expertise and investment into previously state-controlled industries, privatisation can unlock efficiencies,…
