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Towards fiscal & digital reforms

Pakistan has faced significant challenges in balancing the distribution of power and fiscal responsibilities between its federal and provincial governments. The landmark Constitution (Eighteenth Amendment) Act, 2010 [18th Amendment] effective…

Why civil service reforms keep stalling?

Singapore has secured the top spot in the 2024 Blavatnik Index of Public Administration, followed by Norway, while Canada and Denmark share third place and Finland ranks fifth. These countries…

Reforms for the SC

The constitution enshrines equality before the law, equal protection, and the right to a fair trial as fundamental guarantees, while Article 37(d) obliges the state to provide inexpensive and expeditious…

Digital wishful thinking

MANY countries view the structural transformation in China and think of computerisation as the ‘magic bullet’ that can solve long-standing ins­titutional and seemingly intractable challen­g­­es, for example, in domestic revenue…

Digital Nation Act: a critique

The digital era has transformed societies worldwide, revolutionizing economies, governance, and personal interactions. As technology becomes an integral part of daily life, legislation must address emerging digital threats and challenges.…

Digital deadlock

Pakistan’s journey towards digitisation, characterised by ambitious policies and bold aspirations, remains constrained by weak implementation, inconsistent political commitment and inadequate financial backing. Over the past decade, frameworks such as…

Pakistan in dire need of reforms

The economic situation in Pakistan remains complex, with fluctuating growth rates, high prices of commodities, and economic disparities shaping the financial framework. The persistent fiscal deficit, compounded by heavy reliance…

What judicial reforms?

Pakistan’s judicial system is mired with inefficiencies, delays and lack of access to justice. Over the years, these issues have undermined public trust and hindered the effective delivery of justice.…