Man-made catastrophes
PAKISTAN is in the midst of a man-made disaster. Our flawed development model has made our lives insecure in both the urban and rural areas. This pattern of development has…
Fatal distraction
AT a time when the country is facing mounting economic, political and security challenges, the government has been expending most of its energy on either countering the opposition or trying to arbitrarily amend the…
The age of data
Regardless of personal views, it's evident that the bureaucracy and political leadership are fundamental in designing and implementing government policies and hold considerable expertise. This is why it is crucial…
Data for development
Stable economies around the globe are well documented. In Pakistan, there is a culture of reluctance to documentation and, subsequently, evaluation. Evidence-based policymaking is virtually nonexistent here. For stable economic…
AI journey: fueled by data, not hype
Advanced technology is the driving force behind modern states. Any state or society that lags in technology and innovation risks being left behind. Among the latest innovations, artificial intelligence (AI)…
Data in the digital age
From the moment an individual wakes up in the morning to the time s/he sets the alarm for the following day -- and even while sleeping – his/her life is…
Fed’s Williams welcomes inflation data, not ready to seek rate cuts
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams welcomed the arrival of softer consumer inflation data, he told Reuters, but said that positive news is not enough to call…
Will Qatar pull out as Israel-Hamas mediator?
Qatar’s warning that it was reassessing its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas has raised concerns about the prospects for a ceasefire and the return of hostages. Since…
Data-driven progress
To drive economic and tax growth in Pakistan, emphasis should be placed on utilizing data-driven techniques to a significant extent. The country has invested in data collection and analysis to…
