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…
Judges keep blocking Trump’s policies despite US Supreme Court injunction curbs
President Donald Trump called the US Supreme Court’s June 27 decision limiting the ability of federal judges to use nationwide injunctions to block his policies “a monumental victory,” but his…
The role of ESG policies in shaping sustainable businesses
Sustainability and ESG once buzzwords, have evolved to being seriously considered by both corporates and policy makers. Many argue what is the difference between the two. Technically speaking, the scope…
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…
Man-made virus
LORD Acton’s adage should read that power corrupts, but the absence of power corrupts absolutely. Wealth has become a step up in the ladder to power. Tainted wealth is the…
