The new superpower
A new class of tech elite is slowly emerging to monopolize global trade. Chips and semiconductors are the latest expensive resources. Batteries are an integral component of machines that will…
Pricing the benefits of cheap oil in a world of economic lockdowns
The oil price collapse that took US crude prices sub-zero for the first time in history may turn out to be a silver lining for the world economy, possibly offering…
China’s growth
In the first half of this year, the entire Chinese nation coordinated the promotion of pandemic prevention and control and economic and social development. The pandemic situation continues to improve,…
The ‘Pandora’ era
On 3 October the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) opened a Pandora’s box of sorts for the Khan administration by listing more than 700 Pakistanis associated with offshore companies…
BISP’s progress under PML (N) govt
BISP has made commendable progress under the PML-N government during the last four years highlighting the commitment of the government to the poor and vulnerable of the country. The budget…
Don’t sell family silver to foreigners
During the current year, two RLNG power plants, SME Bank, Services International Hotel, Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad and 27 other state-owned properties are being planned to be privatized. However, before…
PMDC problems and solution
There was a time not long ago that medical colleges in Pakistan were respected institutions. There were few medical colleges, all public. Admission was solely on merit. Tuition fees were…
Demystifying microfinance
A narrow track towards south-east, almost 17-km from Chakwal leads to a typical Punjabi village of Dheedwal. A large banyan tree and a small pond, a nostalgic scene resisting change,…
Dashboard of a downturn: global recession signals
As the US-China trade war erodes confidence and central banks prepare to unleash another wave of stimulus, investors are checking which advance warning indicators might be forecasting a global economic…
An illicit argument
Smoking is injurious to health and leads to more than seven million deaths globally in a year. Even cigarette manufacturing companies acknowledge this fact and claim they do not target…
