Fiscal performance of provincial govts
The information on fiscal operations by the four provincial governments in the first half of 2024-25 has been released by the Federal Ministry of Finance. An analysis of the fiscal…
HEC revises Chemistry curricula to align with evolving academic, industry needs
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has issued revised curricula for Associate, Bachelor, and Master degree programmes in Chemistry, introducing significant updates to enhance academic quality and align education…
BOJ isn’t fretting much about rising bond yields – for now
Investors in Japan’s government bond market are getting a glimpse of life without heavy intervention by the Bank of Japan, which is showing little sign of reverting to a hands-on…
Pakistan’s pharma scene
Over the last few years Pakistan’s pharmaceutical market went through a dramatic transformation from multinational companies-based market to home-grown pharmaceutical companies-based market. When the MNCs arrived in Pakistan the local…
Uraan Pakistan
Uraan Pakistan, an initiative by the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz)-led government, was launched amidst much fanfare in the presence of representatives from all three national parties on 31 December 2024.…
Existential threats and Neoliberalism—I
The climate change crisis is fast-unfolding, and unlike what was thought at the time of the ‘Paris Agreement’ on climate in 2015, according to which the world has up till…
Capitalism: the double-edged sword
Capitalism, as an economic system, has been both celebrated for its unparalleled ability to drive innovation and criticized for its role in perpetuating inequality and exploitation. Its emergence alongside the…
Human development emergency: Pakistan’s greatest challenge
Economic policy debates in Pakistan tend to fixate on macroeconomic indicators—fiscal deficits, firm-level competitiveness, and GDP growth. Interest and exchange rates dominate discussions, while the deeper crisis — human development…
Striking delicate balance between transparency and dispute resolution
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) has become an essential mechanism for resolving tax disputes efficiently and cost-effectively, avoiding the lengthy and expensive process of litigation. By providing a more flexible and…
