Amazing biology
The amazing developments in various scientific fields are truly mindboggling. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the biological sciences. Scientists are also learning how nature works to perform its…
Transparent privatisation
Public-sector enterprises (PSEs) are generally considered inefficient all around the world, primarily because they serve as employment bureaus for the political leaderships that control them. The privatisation of these PSEs…
Why is Pakistan so ungovernable?
Pity the person who has the most thankless job on the planet - leading Pakistan! Even if he's honest, sincere, and competent, the herculean task of clearing the mess we're…
Biotech sell-off could be harbinger of further decline
Biotechnology stocks suffered their worst day since October 2011 on Friday, raising questions among investors whether the sector is finally running out of momentum. The sell-off started early, following news…
Improving fiscal management – III
Period from 2008-13 was adjudged as 'financial hara-kiri' by some economists35. "Never in the history of this country has the nation seen such a fiscally irresponsible government. They have maintained…
In a diseased state
The health sector in Pakistan is in a crisis. Various reports and surveys paint a bleak picture which is not surprising given the breakdown in the healthcare infrastructure. If the…
If we are to survive
The amazing developments that are occurring in various scientific fields are impacting our lives in a million different ways. We have all witnessed the communications revolution triggered by the internet.…
Switzerland’s EU treaties could face Brussels guillotine
European Union countries are currently mulling what to do if their strategic neighbour Switzerland bows out of an agreement on freedom of movement with the bloc, a move which could…
The bitter battle
The present mess that we find ourselves in stems mostly from the twisted understanding of our religion by some people who force their warped ideology on others, and the common…
Amazing biology
There have been truly amazing developments in the sciences in recent decades. One important area that affects many people is obesity, which can lead to diabetes, heart disease and a…
