FDI: disastrous policies
This writer has been writing following in response to the news that the Government of Pakistan is considering disposing of LNG Terminal to Qatar. The decision is said to be…
Serious economic crisis due to austerity policies, and weak multilateralism
Inadequate provision of International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) special drawing rights (SDRs) to Pakistan, like in many developing countries, after an initial allocation from $650 billion released in August 2021 –…
Serious economic crisis due to austerity policies, and weak multilateralism
Inadequate provision of International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) special drawing rights (SDRs) to Pakistan, like in many developing countries, after an initial allocation from $650 billion released in August 2021 –…
Reaching a good balance between austerity and counter-cyclical policies
First it was vaccine apartheid practiced by many rich, advanced countries, which significantly contributed to an uneven global recovery. This, along with huge amounts that the rich, advanced countries were…
Inclusive policies
In July 2021, the European Union implemented a Covid-19 vaccination certificate mandate for intra-EU travel. Subsequently, a growing number of countries across Europe have adopted Covid-19 certificates as passes granting…
Insurers gingerly test bitcoin business with heist policies
Major global insurers are starting to offer protection against cryptocurrency theft, willing to tackle daunting challenges it brings rather than miss out on this volatile and loosely regulated, but rapidly…
Insurers gingerly test bitcoin business with heist policies
Major global insurers are starting to offer protection against cryptocurrency theft, willing to tackle daunting challenges it brings rather than miss out on this volatile and loosely regulated, but rapidly…
The policies will continue
With Mr Trump’s election as US president, there is one big question right now about democracy and rule of law worldwide. Will they weaken? At first glance, the answer is…
Pakistan must change direction
Pakistan’s persistent failure to develop a strong economy and combat growing poverty stems from incompetent governance accompanied by massive corruption at the highest levels, leading to economic collapse, and bringing…
Pakistan’s housing crisis needs innovation
Pakistan's explosive population growth over the past five decades presents a pressing non-traditional national security concern. With ripple effects on water, food, and energy security, this demographic surge threatens social…
