The case for data integrity
The recent admission by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) regarding discrepancies in trade data and its subsequent efforts to reconcile figures through the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Pakistan…
PMDC starts institutional restructuring
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has announced a comprehensive institutional restructuring and digital transformation initiative. According to it, the restructuring process was started with an aim to modernize…
Trapped in the past
IN the 21st century, a university’s role goes far beyond lectures and exams. Globally, campuses drive tech revolutions, seed start-ups and shape public discourse. But in Pakistan, most public universities…
Blind spot
A CAREER in Pakistan’s civil service still begins with a posting order — a single piece of paper that will dictate a life of movement, mediocrity and managed expectations. Behind…
Why gender laws need follow-up
In recent years, Pakistan has seen the passage of several progressive laws aimed at safeguarding women’s rights, laws that promise protection against violence, harassment at the workplace, equal participation and…
What is Pakistan’s reform paradox?
In the realm of governance, Pakistan stands at a crossroads where its self-reported progress and international evaluations often paint contrasting pictures. The past year has seen an unprecedented surge in…
Rethink, innovate, export
Pakistan’s economic trajectory remains stifled by structural inefficiencies, short-termism and a domestic market that simply cannot sustain long-term growth. Inflation may have cooled, but only because demand has collapsed. Businesses…
How to modernise governance
The current structure and productivity of Pakistan’s public sector are increasingly seen as inefficient. While governance in any country fundamentally depends on its public servants, the underlying paradigm has shifted.…
Underspending climate funds
PAKISTAN’S inability to efficiently utilise allocated development funds is severely hampering our economic progress and climate resilience efforts. With more than $2 billion underspent annually, the country’s absorption capacity has…
Governing higher education
Governance is the backbone of any education system. Over the years, I have consistently highlighted the material deficiencies in our educational governance – whether it pertains to basic or higher…
