The state and economic development
The role of the Pakistani state in the country’s economy has recently come under scrutiny - in reference to the ongoing electricity and natural gas/CNG crisis. The argument usually put…
Hostage drama in Algeria
On January 6, the Algerian military stormed the Tinguentourine natural gas facility in Amenas, where three dozen Al Qaeda-linked terrorists were holding hostages. It has been established that American, British,…
Differences in perception
Why do perceptions vary over the outcomes of government policies and actions? In this writer’s view this is because interpretations and some of the official data may not be consistent…
The Reko Diq saga
The Supreme Court recently declared void and illegal a mining deal for the Reko Diq copper project signed 20 years ago between the Balochistan government and international mining companies. The…
Concerns shift from peace process to economy as Israel votes
As Israelis go to the polls Tuesday to elect a new parliament, they are more preoccupied with the high cost of living than seeking peace with Palestinians. The price of…
Pakistan outlook 2013 – I
Internal factors are surely influenced by combination of political and domestic challenges that have led to a low GDP growth now hovering around 3 percent, with bank lending to private sector…
Owning profit
Whose profits were they?....They arose from the sale of energy products, particularly gasoline, that the American Public had no practical choice but to purchase", extracts from the book, Private Empire…
Luxury firms pin hopes on China
Clad in a black and orange Prada winter coat with a diamond-shaped pattern she snapped up during a trip to Milan, Jennifer Ren embodies China's nouveau riche. For the 27-year-old…
Winds of change
Winds of change are blowing across Pakistan. With the advent of the New Year, there is a twinkle of hope in many eyes that 2013 will mean the beginning of…
The worst is still to come
With the fifth most turbulent year (2012) in Pakistan’s economic history drawing to a close yesterday, the year 2013 has just begun. Far from being a fresh start, there are…
