Big Tech antitrust review: tough policy or publicity stunt?
The antitrust review of Big Tech announced by US regulators could signal a tough new stand on competition policy, but it may just be a political publicity stunt. Legal experts…
Big Tech antitrust review: tough policy or publicity stunt?
The antitrust review of Big Tech announced by US regulators could signal a tough new stand on competition policy, but it may just be a political publicity stunt. Legal experts…
A republic without oversight
When the IMF warns that a country’s internal audit and oversight system is putting Rs40 trillion in federal public funds at risk, it is not offering a technical footnote, it…
Corruption and the crisis of public trust
Corruption in Pakistan has long been an entrenched challenge, but the National Corruption Perception Survey (NCPS) 2025 offers a sharper, more unsettling portrait of how citizens view the integrity of…
IMF programme review
The IMF Staff Mission is arriving shortly in Pakistan to undertake the second review of the on-going IMF Extended Fund Facility of USD 7 billion. Successful completion of this review…
Trump’s public shrug over drone incursion in Poland fuels unease in Europe
The swarm of nearly 20 drones across Polish borders this week triggered deep anxiety among NATO members who, for the first time since the start of the war in Ukraine,…
Public sound ‘bites’
Viral. Views. Vocal. Visual. Posts. Shares. Trolls. Fakes. Trends. Hits. The world is reeling. Scrolling, clicking, posting is the new norm. Public loves to talk, especially behind the social media…
Barred from view
We do not see what is happening in Gaza. We see just enough to keep us quiet. Famished children with bloated bellies. Grieving mothers clutching dust-covered blankets. Aerial views of…
Breastfeeding is public health
When a mother breastfeeds, she nourishes more than just her child. She nurtures a healthier society, a more equitable economy and a stronger nation. It must therefore be seen and…
Outlook for public finances
The federal and provincial budgets for 2025-26 have generally been approved by the respective legislative fora. Therefore, it is possible to get an overall perspective of the likely outlook for…
