Unshackling debt shackles
It is now officially admitted that the coalition Government of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) secured over $13 billion in foreign loans in the fiscal year 2019-20 alone! It was the second…
Options for 2021
One big lesson from the political and economic history of Pakistan is that ad-hoc and inorganic political arrangements are destined to fail sooner or later. The latest example is the…
Failure to launch
Imran Khan’s admission that he and his party were unprepared for the rigours of governance in 2018 would not have left anyone – except those who cheer them on –…
The sugar scam
The recent release of the FIA report on the sugar and wheat crises has once again exposed the lack of competence and capacity of the present government. The report is…
Seeds, silos and sovereignty
In an era characterised by climate instability, conflict and disruptions in global supply chains, food security has emerged as a critical concern for vulnerable economies. A recent joint report by…
Delhi’s IWT move is dangerous
Following the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Occupied Kashmir, India announced the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), a water-sharing agreement with Pakistan that has endured wars, crises…
Making 2024 count economically
A pivotal year which may become a turning point for Pakistan’s economy, 2024 saw significant progress in achieving macroeconomic stabilisation. The country made strides in controlling inflation, reducing interest rates,…
Beyond stabilisation: challenges and opportunities
The IMF board has finally approved a $7 billion package, with the first tranche already disbursed. Economic stabilization appears to be secured. However, this is neither the first IMF programme…
Tick tock
ALMOST five months since one of the most manipulated general elections in our checkered history, there is an ominous quiet before yet another impending storm. What form it takes is…
New politics at last
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; it’s the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead. EVERY issue in Pakistan is linked…
