Consensus on terrorism
The tone for a much-needed multi-party conference has finally been set. The leadership of the Awami National Party (ANP) has started contacting the leadership of other political parties. The plan…
Inequality in society
With elections approaching, the usual claims from incumbent political parties of being pro-poor and even ‘revolutionary’ have increased in both frequency and amplitude. Notwithstanding their magnificent promises of ending corruption,…
Our informal economy
According to the growth diagnostics framework I discussed in one of my previous articles, high taxation is one of the potential candidates for becoming a binding constraint to economic growth…
Revolution awards
Ladies and gentlemen I welcome you all to the Pakistan container revolution awards. Every year we bring you a new revolution at odd timings, but this year was particularly special.…
Changing mindsets
When Sheema Kermani launched her play Zehreela Dhooan, she probably didn’t realise how formidable would be her battle against the cigarette. In this play a cast of eight earnest people…
Loss of profi
In the business world, the term "Loss of Profit" is generally associated with the insurance business and relates to a transaction where loss of profit arising from a shutdown of…
ECP can make history
There is now widespread consensus within Pakistan that critical to a well-functioning democracy, and to Pakistan’s stability and progress, is that elected officials must be held to the highest possible…
Russian financial ties complicate Cyprus rescue efforts
Cyprus remained untroubled for years by rumours linking its banks to questionable deposits from Eastern European strongmen and criminals. But now that it needs billions in aid from the rest…
18th Amendment – fallacious argument
Pakistan has a democratic government? There is no need to talk about this anymore. That devolution has taken place as a result of the 18th Amendment to the constitution. Please…
Tax amnesty for whom?
The Political and Strategy Committee (PSC) of Pakistan Tahreek-i-Insaf (PTI), in a meeting held under its Chairman Imran has expressed deep concern over the introduction of Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill…
