‘The year of telecommunication’
Bell to Broadband is a Tale of Telecomm-unication. The beginning of modern telecommunications in the nineteenth century is marked by the invention of telephone by Alexander Graham Bell which initiated…
It’s time for telecom cos to outsource their infrastructure
The Covid-19 crisis has fundamentally established the fact that industries, organizations, and people must change in order to remain relevant as the global world is experiencing the shock of coronavirus.…
Advance tax, refunds & compensation — II
8. In section 171(2)(c) of the Ordinance, it is provided that “in any other case, on the date the refund order is made”. Obviously it applies where there is legal…
The telecom licence renewal debacle
The recent episode of the renewal of telecom licences has brought to light some fundamental issues that must be addressed in a timely manner. The disjointed efforts of the government…
Volatility may hit Wall Street as Alphabet, Facebook leave tech sector group
Volatility could well be in the cards for Wall Street again early this fall, but not for the same reason stocks got rattled in February. This time the culprit would…
SOEs in Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh
State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) are a common feature in the economic landscapes of developing countries such as Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh. The performance of these SOEs has been a topic of…
Towards a technology-driven economy
In today’s world, technology has emerged as the driving force behind socioeconomic development. Its transformative impact is evident across various sectors, influencing economic growth, education, healthcare and governance. Many disruptive…
This crisis is a moment: Part – II
The austerity measures being considered by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Revival (CCER) could save Rs424 billion by creating a Single Treasury Account, Rs54 billion in six months by a…
SOEs, fiscal discipline & reforms
Despite a wave of privatization in the last 3 decades, SOEs still contribute significantly to the economic growth of both developed and developing countries (Robinett 2006). For example, SOEs account…
Elephant in the room
To understand strategy in a simple manner three questions are quite helpful. When deciding on a course of action ask these questions: What next, what next and what next. As…
