Illusions and prospects
On the eve of the launch of the Pakistan Democratic Movement’s (PDM’s) campaign of rallies against the incumbent Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) government of Prime Minister Imran Khan, one’s thoughts stray…
Out of the frying pan?
Pakistan’s power sector seems to be a victim of déjà vu. Last year, the nation was gripped by a fuel shortage which hindered electricity production and saw long queues of…
SDR allocation of $650bn – important but inadequate
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved allocation of US$650 billion, which is worth 456 billion of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) – a reserve asset that recipient countries could convert into…
Afghan economy collapsing
Afghanistan is running out of money fast, its currency is in a tail-spin and prices across the board are going through the ceiling. The Taliban are facing immense economic challenges.…
French fury
The recent scrapping of a lucrative deal by the Australian government has infuriated France besides driving a wedge between Nato allies, prompting the French government to recall its ambassadors from…
Women and the Taliban
World attention remains focused on Afghanistan in the wake of US and Nato military withdrawal from the country. As foreign forces continue to leave, Taliban commanders have embarked on an…
Tackling disputes
Amidst the ravages of the coronavirus that has killed and infected millions, the US and other global powers are busy making policies that could have serious ramifications for the peace…
The veils come off
WHAT Covid-19 has done is that it has allowed various players on stage to speak with a justified lack of empathy from behind the security of the mask. The government…
The Bilawal factor
BILAWAL Bhutto-Zardari’s interview to BBC has set social media ablaze. The PPP chairman said he was surprised by PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif’s naming of the chief of the army and ISI as those responsible…
Fiscal deficit remains main threat to economy
It is reported that fiscal deficit was recorded at 6.1% of GDP (Rs 2100 billion), in the first eleven-month of the fiscal year. Not only is this a very alarming…
