Organisational ethics
MANY organisations include ‘ethics’ in their vision and mission statements and policies without truly understanding what it means to be an ethical organisation. Outside a few countries in the West,…
Crypto meets the constitution
Under Article 89 of the constitution, the president may promulgate an ordinance when parliament is not in session, and it shall be published in the official gazette. Before jumping into…
Is the PML-N losing ground in AJK?
Tanveer Ilyas’ recent joining of the PPP has reinforced the public perception that the PPP is likely to form the next government in the 2026 elections. Reports also suggest that…
A SMART civil service
The evolving domestic and international environment has significantly augmented the complexity and importance of governance, necessitating comprehensive civil service reforms. The largely urban, educated, middle-class, young and tech-savvy citizenry –…
How to modernise governance
The current structure and productivity of Pakistan’s public sector are increasingly seen as inefficient. While governance in any country fundamentally depends on its public servants, the underlying paradigm has shifted.…
A blueprint for structural reform
Before the February 2024 national elections, I had the opportunity to conduct an in-depth study of all previous elections in Pakistan. This research was published in book form a few…
Imran’s agitation gambit
The recent signals coming out of Adiala jail clearly indicate that Imran Khan is in no mood to make peace with the incumbent government and will resort to repeating the…
Our fractured foundations
In Shinar, Noah’s sons and daughters build a great, mighty city. Beautiful plazas and grand manses fill the city. Armies subdue the world beyond its walls and caravans bring back…
Sindh’s new VC rules
The Sindh government cabinet recently approved an amendment to allow candidates with a Master's degree to be eligible for appointment as vice-chancellors (VCs) of universities, replacing the longstanding requirement of…
Spoiling the youth potential
POLITICAL parties in Pakistan generally do not have a plan to engage the youth in constructive activities to capitalise on their potential. The exception is the PTI, which has mobilised…
