Political economy of floods
The story of Karachi is the story of a home that catches fire every monsoon, then frantically calls the fire brigade, yet never repairs the stove. The fire seems endless,…
Some European companies question US expansion amid tariff chaos
US President Donald Trump’s erratic approach to tariffs is causing some smaller European companies to question the benefits of expanding in the US market - a sign of how tough…
Trump’s tariff chaos
Over the past two weeks, global markets have been rocked by a series of dramatic and unpredictable moves from the Trump administration. In what many analysts are now calling ‘Trump’s…
A city in chaos
Karachi is internationally referred to as the ‘City of Lights’ and the ‘City of the Quaid’ It is not only the largest city in Pakistan but also one of the…
Political turmoil shakes South Korea’s economy
After South Korea’s president and his replacement were both deposed over a failed bid to impose martial law, deepening political turmoil is threatening the country’s currency and shaking confidence in…
Political turmoil & reset for unity
As one of nine nuclear-armed states of the world, Pakistan plays a significant role in regional geopolitics. However, consistently plagued by political instability, it has been facing multiple challenges on…
Corruption, crime, chaos, Karachi
On gaining independence, Karachi – a modest trading post with 450,000 inhabitants – became the capital city of Pakistan. Over the years, it welcomed all into its magnanimous fold. Today,…
Budgeting chaos
‘STABILISATION’ is the favourite word of mainstream economists. The IMF loves it, and has recently hinted that Pakistan’s economy has ‘stabilised’ enough for it to dole out another three-year handout…
A state in chaos
WITH Pakistanis in a ride combining a super-fast roller coaster and a merry-go-round, one cannot resist asking how this cursed nation ended up here. It has faced massive problems since…
Climate chaos
SINDH as the most vulnerable region of Pakistan, has braved climate-induced catastrophes. These have caused frequent harm to agricultural lands, livestock and entire human settlements, forcing the vulnerable to sink…
