Task force on IPPs: another wild goose chase?
The formation of the Energy Task Force on Independent Power Producers (IPPs) appears to be a distraction from the real issues plaguing the energy sector. The focus on old IPPs,…
Minority task force
It is a matter of great honour and privilege for me that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed me chairman of a task force with a status of federal minister.…
A promising task force
The future of Pakistan is dependent on unleashing the creative potential of our young people through quality education, science, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship. On my suggestion, Prime Minister Imran Khan…
Task force efforts
The prime minister of Pakistan had established a Task Force on Knowledge Economy which he chairs and of which I happen to be the vice-chairman. The task force had initiated…
HEC to propose task force for Balochistan water crisis
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) will propose setting up a Task Force to deal with the challenge of water scarcity in Balochistan. The decision will be finalised after discussion with…
Taskforce fatigue
The PTI government has formed numerous taskforces and advisory councils in various areas - economy, businesses, energy, housing, education, overseas Pakistanis, information technology, civil service and institutional reforms, to name…
IMF lending: tougher tasks lie ahead
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), upon securing all pre-conditions, announced this week the approval of the 37-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) valued at USD 7 billion. This IMF programme is…
Can Imran force elections?
AS the political landscape of Pakistan sizzles with heat and tension, here is the picture it is presenting today. The coalition government has decided in principle that it will not…
Uplifting our workforce
The development and management of human resource (HR) is crucial for sustainable economic development. Human resource development is a process that nurtures workforce skills, knowledge, and abilities, thus making them…
