The ghost in the machine
It began, as many lessons do, with an ache that would not go away. Last summer, my father grimaced over a tooth that had already been through the wars, a…
The trade of our time
Wednesday’s the worst day for an op-ed deadline if you like to write about Wall Street. For some reason, that’s when most of the most consequential data points come out…
The machinery of influence
There is a particular breed of political monster that history births again and again – yet each time, the world is unprepared to recognise it. It is the leader who…
Budget: time for respite & reform
Pakistan has shown signs of overall stabilisation, supported by improved fiscal performance, strengthened external account, and receding inflation. Revenue Mobilization and restrained current spending have contributed to a narrower fiscal…
Ghost in the machine
THE already heated debate around the potential and pitfalls of artificial intelligence reached fever pitch last week, when some of the most respected leaders working in the field got together…
Capital suggestion: Lost in time
Pakistan finds itself embroiled in a national debate centred on the Supreme Court's composition, while the world outside of Pakistan is focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Pakistan finds itself embroiled…
IT’s time for change
In the swiftly changing world of innovation, we stand on the brink of a new era powered by revolutionary technologies set to transform every facet of our daily lives in…
Ghost in the machine
Pakistan, grappling with the absence of a personal data protection law for over four years, now faces a bigger issue in the shape of a rapidly evolving digital ecosystem dominated…
Business strategy in downtimes
Business environment has been uncertain and unsure. That was to be. Any country before the elections is naturally tentative. Any industry before the new government is elected is careful and…
The shame machine
The world needs strong women. In a patriarchal and deeply conservative society, when a woman takes a stand for herself, it is not only she who wins but also all…
