A positive startup ecosystem
The startup ecosystem in Pakistan is at a critical juncture, presenting a unique blend of challenges and opportunities. With a young, tech-savvy population, increasing internet penetration and a growing middle…
Fixing the taxation system – Part II
Studies on sectoral incidence show that industry bears more than two-thirds of the tax, while the services sector bears about 21 per cent and agriculture 3.0 per cent. In the…
Stimulate vitality of railways to build China’s strength in transportation
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core has attached great importance to the work…
US transit systems seek light at end of pandemic tunnel
It’s rush hour Tuesday morning on the Washington Metro. A rail car, which a year ago would have been packed with seated and standing commuters, has just four passengers. Ridership…
A broken economic system
Only the rich countries can afford the luxury of free market economy (FME). Indeed, FME is a luxury the rich countries have enjoyed to the hilt over the last 40…
Firms see big bucks in upgrade of US air traffic control system
Inside the control tower at John F. Kennedy International Airport, air traffic controllers can track planes traveling hundreds of miles away. But when it's time for a controller to hand…
Ensuring safety in oil transportation
Pakistan has a vibrant oil marketing sector that is functioning efficiently to provide for the evolving needs of individual as well as corporate clientele. Besides, ensuring seamless supply of various…
The point is to change the system
Another May Day was observed last week and a series of protests were held all over the world. Fragmented trade unions across the globe vowed to fight the ruthless and…
A persecution system
Many of our politicos and anchors (expert crystal ball gazers) have declared that NAB’s failure to arrest Sharjeel Memon upon arrival in Pakistan and Dr Asim Hussain’s release on bail…
For a green transition
THE World Bank estimates our climate finance needs at $348 billion up to 2030. To promote green finance, the State Bank of Pakistan has released its draft National Green Taxonomy…
