Capital suggestion: Devaluation
Here’s a partial list of countries where currency devaluation has been a catalyst for protests at various points in recent history: Argentina, Turkey, Venezuela, Iran, Nigeria, Egypt, Zimbabwe, Ukraine, Lebanon,…
Energy, power, revolution
The past few days have been spent by repeatedly going over three questions that may appear to be not linked to each other. The first of them came from the…
Revisiting economy’s direction
‘But putting growth at the center of economic policymaking is a mistake. While important, growth in the abstract is not a coherent goal or mission. Before committing to particular targets (be…
Journey of economic revival
On April 19, 2022, I faced the most challenging day of my life when I took on the role of federal minister for planning, development & special initiatives. I was…
Riphah University organised Career Counselling event
Riphah International University Organized Largest Career Counselling Event in Twin Cities Riphah International University successfully organized one of the Largest Open Houses not only in RIPHAH's history but also the…
China’s EV makers face cost and consumer challenges to conquer Europe
China’s electric vehicle (EV) makers, which have raced past foreign rivals to top sales rankings at home, are arriving in Europe – and facing a new set of challenges. Stereotypes…
In a warming world, is an air-conditioned future inevitable?
They are ubiquitous in the United States, controversial in Europe and coveted in South Asia. As heatwaves intensify across the world, air conditioning has taken center stage. For better or…
Call for educational revolution for sustained progress
The participants in a seminar organised by the Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) on “Role of Higher Education in National Development” have called for an educational revolution to pave the…
Development is for the people: Part – II
Development processes are meant to empower people and add to their social, cultural, economic and political wellbeing. If people remain disempowered, no angels are going to come in and lift…
