Ghost in the machine? Rogue communication devices found in Chinese inverters
US energy officials are reassessing the risk posed by Chinese-made devices that play a critical role in renewable energy infrastructure after unexplained communication equipment was found inside some of them,…
Tax Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025: Ill-advised, confiscatory & undemocratic
The President of Pakistan issued Tax Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, published in The Gazette of Pakistan on May 2, 2025, made effective at once. Presidential Ordinance No. IV of 2025…
Digital Nation Act: a critique
The digital era has transformed societies worldwide, revolutionizing economies, governance, and personal interactions. As technology becomes an integral part of daily life, legislation must address emerging digital threats and challenges.…
Improving investment climate
The investment climate in Pakistan continues to struggle through a complex and often conflicting environment. The recent appointment of Changpeng Zhao (commonly known as CZ), a controversial figure due to…
Tariffs caused US Treasury market dislocations, raising longer term concerns
The searing selloff in Treasuries this week in response to tariffs caused dislocations in the world’s biggest bond market, as hedge funds unwound some debt-fuelled bets and investors raised concerns…
Tariffs caused US Treasury market dislocations, raising longer term concerns
The searing selloff in Treasuries this week in response to tariffs caused dislocations in the world’s biggest bond market, as hedge funds unwound some debt-fuelled bets and investors raised concerns…
Improving investment climate
The investment climate in Pakistan continues to struggle through a complex and often conflicting environment. The recent appointment of Changpeng Zhao (commonly known as CZ), a controversial figure due to…
Carbon levy: A fail-safe?
Despite decades of ‘reforms’, Pakistan has tragically failed to establish a pro-growth, anti-cyclical, and sustainable economic paradigm. This is primarily due to the overreliance on fiscal austerity and a flawed…
A question of safety
There has recently been a significant debate on unsafe abortions and their consequences throughout the world since a document of the draft judgment by the Supreme Court of the United…