Crisis of capitalism
Mounting concern over declining birth rates, the devastation of the climate crisis, and a rising conservative pronatalist movement have led to a renewed focus on population. People across the political…
4th International Conference on Financing for Development Debt and Climate — II
Sadly, unlike the lack of media coverage, and very little discussion of policy circles on this – both on the government, and opposition sides, and in the academic arena –…
M&As: Private capital is ready, public policy is not
Lately, sentiment among major business groups in Pakistan has been improving, as evidenced by their keen interest in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) of businesses available for sale. The financial system…
Improving national tax culture
The International Monetary Fund has agreed to lower Pakistan’s tax collection target for the ongoing fiscal year from Rs 12.97 trillion to Rs 12.35 trillion, a move that highlights the…
The national security challenge
The national security paradigm revolves around the security of the state. However, the concept of state security has undergone a significant transformation in the modern era. Economic security has, to…
The salvation of capital
The ongoing trade war between major global players and some important states has raised vital questions about the hegemony of global powers. The US, China, the EU, and other states…
Trump’s economic nationalism
Right-wing populist Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the 2024 US presidential election is expected to fuel a resurgence of economic nationalism in the US. The 21st century has witnessed a…
Political capitalism
THE last couple of years have witnessed a series of changes to decision-making structures of Pakistan’s economy. These include the creation of the SIFC, the centralisation of economic governance, and greater…
Capital suggestion: Lost in time
Pakistan finds itself embroiled in a national debate centred on the Supreme Court's composition, while the world outside of Pakistan is focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Pakistan finds itself embroiled…
Capital suggestion: Authority structure
The Pakistani state's ‘authority structure’ is characterized by two key features: the significant influence of the military and the federal system. Historically, the military has played a prominent role, often…
