Governance for local government: Part – IV
The rules of business have to be changed accordingly. It would be imperative that the chief executive officers of metropolitan corporations and large district councils are appointed from among Grade…
China’s debt-laden local governments pose challenges to economic growth, financial system
China’s push to revive the economy this year by increasing infrastructure spending while warding off financial risks is facing headwinds from massive local-government debt, which is more than $9 trillion…
Distribution of resources among federation, provinces and local governments
History is replete with evidence that economics is the underlying basis of most political actions and reactions. In the case of states that are governed as a federation such as…
As election looms, US authorities seek to separate bluster from threats
When former special agent Tom O’Connor held a training session for new recruits this month at the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Virginia headquarters, he turned to a key example to…
PMC, provincial authorities directed to facilitate ex-Fata, Balochistan students
Senate Deputy Chairman Mirza Mohammad Afridi on Wednesday directed Pakistan Medical Council (PMC) to liaise with the provinces for adjustment of medical seats for students of erstwhile Fata and Balochistan.…
PML-N government’s fourth amnesty scheme
The fourth amnesty scheme during the incumbent PML-N administration was announced as a one-off by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Thursday, flanked by his Special Advisor on Finance, Revenue…
New forms of local government?
Consider the following initiatives in service delivery and what they have in common. The Punjab government is handing over the management of 5,000 under-performing government primary schools to NGOs under…
Why do governments fail?
World history contains many stories and facts about failed governments and empires. We all know about the fates of the Roman, Greek, Spanish, Dutch, British, Russian and Islamic empires; about…
Analysing government’s claim
Reality gap about Pakistan's economic performance continues to widen. In my last article (August 4), I estimated budget deficit for 2014-15 to be 8.6 percent of GDP which was consistent…
Russian government takes flak as it fails to stem economic crisis
Faced with a crippling recession, Russian authorities are coming in for growing criticism from economic insiders concerned over a lack of clear policies to deal with the crisis. After a…
