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Making 2024 count economically

A pivotal year which may become a turning point for Pakistan’s economy, 2024 saw significant progress in achieving macroeconomic stabilisation. The country made strides in controlling inflation, reducing interest rates,…

Real issues pushed aside

WITH the ‘hacked’ (or leaked) audio clips of conversations in the Prime Minister’s Office having caused a sensation in a heavily polarised Pakistan, the reaction has been predictably and largely…

Our Infatuation With Non-issues

Our infatuation with non-issues

In Pakistan the most feasible strategy for social control is the creation of a red-herring to divert public attention from issues of real importance. These red-herrings keep public attention diverted…

Climate lessons from Covid

Pakistan celebrated World Environment Day on June 5. Various government departments issued statements and advertisements, showing their commitment to the environment. NGOs organised rallies, and businesses highlighted efforts to make…

South Asia needs a peace deal

Human history is marked by conflicts that have often led to devastating wars. The two World Wars were products of such conflicts, causing the loss of millions of lives and…

Kilometres of opportunity

Countries in Asia and the Pacific are economically intertwined through trade and investment, yet the roads, railways, ports and airports that move people and goods lag far behind what the…