Lawyers’ duties
LAWYERS, generally, are not liked. Whether justified or not, this phenomenon is not unique to Pakistan. Shakespeare in Henry VI, for instance, has provided the popular culture with his famous…
Do we need a Charter for Change?
In public policy literature, ‘policy silos’ describe the phenomenon where policies are developed in isolation from other policy areas and without coordination. This term highlights the negative consequences of fragmented…
‘Crisis resilient urban futures: The future of Asian and Pacific cities 2023’
Cities have always been dynamic hubs of culture, education, economic growth and opportunity, and most importantly, centres of social interaction attracting residents and visitors alike. It is no surprise then…
Elusive corporate turnaround
This article is not about sovereign states, political parties, celebrities and other boring stuff. It’s about corporate turnaround. It is relevant to Pakistan because almost 70% of the state-owned enterprises…
The new divide
Pakistan’s socio-economic landscape is shockingly divided. Eastern Pakistan, comprising Punjab and Sindh, is more developed, with a higher rate of literacy and quality education, 99 percent of Pakistan’s industrial base,…
