The challenge of governance
Governance and politics in Pakistan are bound in a dialectic of principal contradiction wherein the demands of politics and governance come into direct conflict due to the nature of politics.…
China’s giant leap
A gathering of some 5,000 top scientists and engineers listened in pin-drop silence on January 7, 2020 as Chinese President Xi Jinping laid out his vision and strategy to make…
How to achieve growth
To progress rapidly, Pakistan must create an Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) environment conducive to economic growth, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The EoDB refers to the regulatory and administrative framework that…
CPEC: from vision to reality
As the high-level delegation from China commemorates the completion of a decade of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), it is essential to reflect on the journey from vision to reality.…
The cost of internet shutdown
During the political drama of last week, one of the many adversities faced by the general public was the banning of the Internet for the majority of the users across…
Overcoming barriers to female labour force participation–II
Constraints for female labour force participation in Pakistan Social and gender norms Social beliefs majorly hinder women’s engagement in paid employment in Pakistan. Women are unable to independently decide their…
Overcoming barriers to female labour force participation–II
Constraints for female labour force participation in Pakistan Social and gender norms Social beliefs majorly hinder women’s engagement in paid employment in Pakistan. Women are unable to independently decide their…
How a bank was born
Pakistan has been passing through difficult times in its recent history. The polycrisis originating from political and economic uncertainties has engulfed the country and its people. To counter the commentators…
Reviving CPEC: road to prosperity
Initiated in 2013 by the then prime minister Nawaz Sharif, the multi-billion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was conceived and designed as the flagship project of the Chinese President Xi Jinping’s…
DIRBS: Initiative bearing fruit
With network coverage growing stronger and myriad options of mobile phones available in the market, the uptake of mobile technology is on an upward swing. Given the ubiquity of mobile…
