Death and destruction in Gaza
aMonths of negotiations have failed to end the war, and there is little expectation that the fresh round of talks, mediated by Egypt and Qatar, will succeed. While Hamas has said it…
Scale of destruction
AS the world acknowledged the significance of water to lives, livelihoods and ecosystems during World Water Week, Pakistan continued to grapple with one of the biggest water-induced disasters in its…
Disruption or destruction?
People tend to cling to ideas formed previously; they tend to work better within already established networks; and they tend to be more comfortable with associations that are familiar. Even…
Path to self-destruction
What politicians are doing these days in Pakistan is both interesting and disturbing. The country already faces the economic point of no return. And now the judiciary also stands divided;…
Through creative destruction: Part – III
This is in continuation of the three articles in which I had discussed Pakistan’s critical need for debt restructuring and transformational reforms (described as ‘creative destruction’) to reconstruct the country’s…
Through creative destruction: Part – II
Previously I discussed why Pakistan needs to break the IMF cycle of bailout programmes through debt restructuring and transformational reforms. I described this process as ‘creative destruction’: how we need…
Through creative destruction: Part – I
Continuing from my last article in these pages (‘Breaking the IMF cycle’, February 22), the tragedy of Pakistan is that it is poor despite being rich in natural resources. It…
Penchant for self-destruction
When we don’t put the brakes on our self-absorption, we have nothing stopping us from total self-destruction. We become the fruits of our actions.” — Zeena Schreck As a matter…
Turkey-Syria earthquake: destruction should serve as a lesson to all of us
On Feb. 6, a 7.8-On Feb. 6, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake jolted southern Turkey near the northern border of Syria. This quake was followed approximately nine hours later by a 7.5-…
Can Pakistan break cycle of destruction in flood rebuilding?
It is nearly five months since floodwaters swept away Muhammad Fazal’s general store in southern Pakistan. Today, he is rebuilding his shop on taller, sturdier foundations - hopeful he will…
