Dreams to despair
LIKE many developing nations, Pakistan’s economy relies heavily on its migrant workers — individuals who leave home with dreams of a better future, not just for themselves but for their…
Protests, containers, repeat
Islamabad, once a symbol of order and governance, has now turned into a city of perpetual chaos every weekend. For most people around the world, weekends mean family time, self-care,…
Iran braces for Trump victory, fearing more Israeli strikes, Western sanctions
Iran’s leadership and allies are bracing for what they would regard as a dreadful outcome of the imminent US presidential election: A return to power of Donald Trump. Opinion polls…
Reversing the business strategy
There is reverse production. There is reverse marketing. There is reverse pricing. These are all functional decisions. They are based on adjusting to the market conditions. They are based on…
Limits of power
AS the dust settles and the politicians assume office, it is time to take a dispassionate look at the emerging dispensation, with a particular focus on the four principal players:…
Infrastructure blues
LAHORE has traffic jams and traffic congestion in the morning and afternoon; not when offices/businesses open and close, but when school sessions begin and end. Roads are chock-a-block with cars,…
AI: a tale of two futures
As the AI revolution unfolds, humanity confronts two divergent paths and radically dissimilar realities. This is a tale of two futures, presenting us with a profound choice that holds the…
On parking plazas
QUICK question: how do you get around Islamabad if you don’t have access to a private vehicle or a ridesharing app? If you already know that there is no answer…
International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
Enforced Disappearances (EDs) have been frequently used as a strategy to spread fear and terror in a society, according to the UN. By now, the world body argues, it has…
Hopeful horizons
In September 2024, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped to 6.9 per cent, a significant decline from 31.4 per cent in September 2023. This means the overall rate of price…
