Renewable energy
Pakistan is facing numerous challenges, topmost of which is the shortage of electricity as it is affecting every walk of life in the country. The businesses are unable to function…
Whac-a-Mole with terrorism
As one of the greatest cricketers the world has ever seen, one would imagine that the Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Imran Khan, realises the incredible importance of timing. This,…
Beyond the blasts
Last Sunday’s bomb blasts in Patna, timed to precede BJP prime-ministerial nominee Narendra Modi’s rally, mark a murky and dangerous turn in Indian politics. If the turn persists, India will…
A Raj legacy we could have done without
The British came and connected us to the modern world. In the 98 years that their Raj lasted over the areas which now constitute the world’s principal Citadel of Islam,…
Despite budget win, Obama has weak hand with Congress
Despite his win last week in a debt ceiling stand-off with Republicans, President Barack Obama has limited ability to achieve his policy goals through legislation, which could result in…
Reprofiling teachers
I was sitting in the office of a headteacher of a trust school and suddenly saw 20 four-year-olds crawl into the office all bright-eyed and faces painted as mice –…
Nawaz Sharif goes to New York
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif travels to New York this week. He will not be alone in making this annual autumn pilgrimage of heads of state to the United Nations. Amongst…
Moment of opportunity
In setting his priorities at the outset of his tenure Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif emphasized that the economy and energy crisis would receive his urgent attention, as would the removal…
The IMF programme
The Executive Board of the IMF has approved a 36-month programme under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for US$ 6.68 billion on September 4, 2013. After the board approval, the…
Is KB dam an answer?
Climate change need not be taken cynically by anyone. It has come to stay. Who would have thought that Karachi would have hailstorms and torrential rains? The last time this…
