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The Chinese Dream

The Chinese dream

President Xi Jinping of China has given out his vision on May 30, 2016 regarding their focus on science and innovation. The vision states that 1) China to become the…

It’s All About State Governance

It’s all about state governance

The gaps in the governance of state affairs have escalated to a level which is alarming and pose a significant threat to national interests. Be it nation's foreign policy, economic…

Poor Food Security

Poor food security

The findings of a recent global survey which classified Pakistan as a country with a “serious” level of hunger was alarming but not surprising. The International Food Policy Research Institute…

Trump’s America

Trump’s America

The election of an inexperienced, egotistical and volatile tycoon as the 45th president of the United States is as surprising as was the victory of a black candidate eight years…

SBP Projections For 2016-17

SBP projections for 2016-17

The SBP Annual Review for 2015-16 has just been released. The Review presents a balanced assessment of the performance of the economy. It highlights the apparent success in indicators like…

Responsibility not an obligation?

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released its 2015-16 annual report, which traditionally has served as a credible assessment of the economy's performance during a fiscal year. While this report…

The Revolt Against Elitism

The revolt against elitism

In 1999, in my book The Economy of an Elitist State, I attempted to substantiate the argument that the Pakistani economy had been captured by a narrow elite consisting of…