SECP accelerates technology-driven solutions
Recently, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) conducted an online survey to obtain feedback about its services delivery and to seek out suggestions from its stakeholders. Though an…
The anatomy of a ban
A government puts regulatory authorities in place so that activities can be regulated to benefit the public, protect the environment, and prevent market failure. Some of our regulatory authorities have…
The real battlefield is intellectual
In the ancient city of Rabat, where the intellectual heritage of the Islamic world resonates in historic libraries and madrasas, the Vice Chancellors’ Forum of Universities in the Islamic World,…
Why innovation has stalled
In a world where innovation defines the speed of progress and nations' fate, particularly their banking, media and telecommunications industries, Pakistan's business sector remains stubbornly resistant to transformation. While global…
Beyond growth: Pakistan’s war against poverty, privilege, and the digital divide
Let’s not sugarcoat it — Pakistan is a land of jarring contrasts. In one part of town, a billionaire is escorted in a bulletproof Land Cruiser. Across the bridge, a…
Power of innovation
We are witnessing an extraordinary transformation in human civilisation, one being driven by an unprecedented surge in scientific discovery and technological advancement. From the depths of space to the intricacies…
Our crypto delusion
On May 30, 2025, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) issued a statement that should have ignited a national debate. Instead, it was received with relief. In carefully measured prose,…
Pakistan’s potential
PAKISTAN stands at a critical juncture in its development journey. With a population of over 240 million, nearly two-thirds under the age of 30, the country faces a looming jobs…
A blueprint for self-reliance
In response to recent discussions between the government of Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the budget for FY2025–26 is being positioned as a pivotal initiative to steer the…
Quantum Pakistan
When I launched Vision 2010 over two decades ago, I planned to draft a plan and ignite a national imagination around science, technology and innovation. At that time, this seemed…
