Slew of challenges for Republican-led US Congress in 2015
The 113th Congress, which wrapped up December 16, was one of the least productive in modern history. Onward to 2015. US lawmakers return to Washington on Tuesday under a new,…
Slew of challenges for Republican-led US Congress in 2015
The 113th Congress, which wrapped up December 16, was one of the least productive in modern history. Onward to 2015. US lawmakers return to Washington on Tuesday under a new,…
Integrity management in tax administration
Similar to the socio-political culture of most public sector institutions in Pakistan, FBR is also in the 'integrity crises'. Given that the widespread publicity on this issue drives public opinion,…
In big public push, White House seeks to smooth way for carbon curbs
Last month, Washington's top environment advocate went to the Cleveland Clinic to talk about how President Barack Obama's landmark efforts to crack down on power plant carbon emissions would ease…
Public safety
Having obtained consensus from all the political parties for a dialogue with those terrorists who are misusing religion as a platform, the Sharif government turned its attention to the militant-infested…
Public sector revamp
To its credit, the government has moved relatively fast on two important fronts: one, putting in place a credible, long-term plan for the resolution of the energy crisis; and two,…
Federal funding cuts ripple through the heart of Trump country
The phone rang over the whine of Trey Yates’ butter churn. The person calling was polite, but the message was devastating: Mountaineer Food Bank was ending Yates’ butter contract, due…
In Peru, a gold mining battle rages over registry of ‘impunity’
Thousands of gold miners camped out in the centre of the Peruvian capital and blocked the main highway this week to protest government plans to regulate illegal mining that experts…
SCO, IMF & reforms
Hosting the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Islamabad by Pakistan on October 15-16, 2024 was a good omen after a long period of diplomatic isolation. The event provided a…
Bridging the gap: PSC’s role in a changing Pakistan
Articles 240, 241, and 242 of Pakistan’s Constitution lay the groundwork for the civil service appointment process, specifically through the establishment of the Public Service Commission (PSC) as a constitutional…
