A call for change and development
Reform, not begging, is the answer to all our economic and political problems. The question though is: which reform? The answers to this were discussed at a recent conference held…
Development of Special Technology Zones
Software development and IT-enabled services (ITeS) for data centres, technical service/call centres, and telecom services make up the majority of the Pakistani ICT industry. After India, Bangladesh, and the US,…
Alvi for promotion of research to ensure country’s development
President Arif Ali has emphasized the importance of human resource development and the promotion of research to propel the country forward on the path of development. Addressing the convocation of…
Innovation for development
Innovation has long been recognized as a cornerstone of economic development and prosperity. It drives productivity, competitiveness, and job creation, while simultaneously addressing societal challenges and improving the overall quality…
China remains the crucial engine for global economic recovery and development
Recently, affected by the international political and economic situation, there were some voices expressing concerns about the economic prospects of China. In fact, China enjoys several distinct advantages: a socialist…
Development is for the people: Part – II
Development processes are meant to empower people and add to their social, cultural, economic and political wellbeing. If people remain disempowered, no angels are going to come in and lift…
Development is for the people: Part – I
Every government in Pakistan has made tall claims about development and delivering wonderful benefits to the people in its name; and yet Pakistan continues to occupy lowly positions in world…
Paris climate summit gives fresh impetus to development bank reform
A Paris summit to discuss reforming the world’s financial system scored some notable wins that should tee up greater action before climate talks later this year, though some participants were…
HEC to get 30pc development funding raise
As government universities struggle with cash squeeze amid a national economic crisis, their regulator is likely to receive 30 per cent more development funding in the upcoming fiscal from Prime…
