Redefining Pakistan’s economy
This article is an effort on not only understanding the fundamental economic issues but also some tough but realistic reforms that can provide immediate corrections and some medium to long-term…
Building back Pakistan
Pakistan is a victim of devastating climate-led disasters like glacier melt, droughts, floods, heatwaves, smog, etc. The 2022 floods were one of the worst disasters in the history of Pakistan,…
Misconceived ML-1 railway project
During a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif early this month, both sides are reported to have agreed to immediately activate their respective teams of…
November 29 and Pakistan’s polycrisis
The thing to remember as Pakistan melts down in anticipation of November 29, 2011 is that this whole fiasco was eminently predictable. How predictable? In December 2020, almost two years…
Justice for Pakistan?
As Pakistan’s coalition government locks horns with former prime minister Imran Khan to force the latter to step back from his coming protest march, real-life issues across the country remain…
Seventy-five years of Pakistan’s economy
A large majority of Pakistan’s population was born after the country got its independence. The median age today is 23 years and the youth have only experienced economic difficulties and…
Railways director abducted in Rawalpindi
Dr Omer Awab Khan, Director Hospital in Pakistan Railways, was kidnapped in broad daylight when he was on his way back home from work in Rawalpindi, reported 24NewsHD TV channel…
Railways director abducted in Rawalpindi
Dr Omer Awab Khan, Director Hospital in Pakistan Railways, was kidnapped in broad daylight when he was on his way back home from work in Rawalpindi, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Tuesday. The family…
Karachi’s ill-fated Circular Railway
The Karachi-walas of the 1960s and '70s recall with joy their travel to works and for leisure by the Circular Railway. This mode of travel with dignity and comfort was…
Plight of Pakistan’s primate city
Karachi is the primate city of Pakistan. In the earlier years of Pakistan’s history, it also served as the national capital. Now it is the primary and the largest economic…
