NFC at the crossroads
Newspaper articles and nightly talk shows are once again discussing the NFC, but almost no one says what matters most: it is a barely functional institution. The 7th Award expired…
Bangladesh at the crossroads – again
The verdict by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on November 17 to award the death sentence to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity will have…
AI in the classroom
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the education sector has seen a gradual shift towards online learning, a trend that continues to this day. As the first quarter of the 21st century…
AI crossroads
IT’S earnings season. Once again, the markets are moving to the rhythm set by the ‘Magnificent Seven’ dominating the Nasdaq. Their numbers are in, and the mood on Wall Street…
Export sector at crossroads
That Pakistan’s exporters are at a crossroads is a fact. If we are to revive economic momentum and restore our competitive advantage in global trade, there are crucial policy changes…
Defence starts in the classroom
For decades, the Star Wars franchise, developed by George Lucas (now acquired by Disney) and beginning with the release of the first film in 1977, was designed to appeal to…
Climate in the classroom
As climate change accelerates, its impacts on education systems are becoming impossible to ignore. From submerged schools in Bangladesh to heatwave-related closures in Pakistan, extreme weather events disrupt learning for…
Pakistan’s energy crossroads
This year’s Earth Day, with the theme ‘Our Power, Our Planet’, demanded more than symbolism for Pakistan. Amidst the escalating climate risks, fiscal stress and deepening energy poverty, the country…
Engaging classrooms
Science thrives on curiosity. It is the relentless pursuit of the unknown, the drive to explore, and the excitement of discovery that have propelled humanity forward. Yet, for many students…
Monetary crossroads: how far can SBP push the rate cuts?
The monetary policy is due next Monday. The committee, chaired by the SBP Governor, has already eased the policy rate by 900 bps (or 41 percent) over the last five…
