The trouble with technology
AN important global debate is underway about the disruptive impact of new technology. There is no doubt modern technology has been a force for good and responsible for innumerable positive…
Fully inclusive financial system
One of the mistakes multinational companies make is to look at countries as either 'developed' or 'developing', and then try to shoehorn a product or solution into that country that…
A troubled start
AS anticipated, the Shehbaz Sharif government has faced many obstacles since it assumed power. Several impediments have been placed in the way of a smooth transition by leaders of the…
A troubled world in 2022
THE start of the new year is when one looks ahead to identify key global trends and risks in the coming year and consider whether any geopolitical shifts can be…
Troubled waters ahead
AFTER 21 months of IMF-mandated fiscal austerity and demand management, the prime minister appears to have had enough and has signalled a change of course. The finance minister overseeing the…
Malaysian island city in trouble as PM targets China-linked projects
An ambitious $100 billion island city being built off Malaysia has found itself in troubled waters as the new government takes aim at the development, the latest in a series…
India in trouble
An economic downturn, if not meltdown, appears inevitable in India. India’s economy is witnessing degradation in many sectors. India seems to have come full circle. It was in 1991 that…
Chinese Turn To Local Products Could Spell Trouble For Global Firms
Chinese customers are discovering locally-made wares, from clothing to cars to computers. How can Western businesses cope with that shift, especially when they've spent so much of the last decade…
Financial market gyrations
In case you haven’t noticed, the financial markets in Pakistan have hit choppy waters and nobody seems to be sure of the reason why. The dollar has been rising despite…
Troubled farmers
Pakistan’s economic growth has been faltering for many years. In this environment, recent gains reaped by the economy due to a turnaround in agricultural production have gone unnoticed. Last year,…
