Privatisation. Yes. But, why?
As Pakistan prepares to navigate a new round of privatisation and as we engage in passionate conversation about what is to be privatised, when, and how, it may be useful…
An environment for education
Pakistan’s youth bulge could be considered its biggest strength. However, we are far from figuring out how to educate them. Only one in 12 can go for higher education due…
Canada LNG export plans to get boost but doubts linger
British Columbia is finalising tax rules for companies seeking to export Canadian natural gas to Asia. But energy experts question how many of the dozen export terminals planned for the…
A worrisome build-up
Last week, the Vatican released an "apostolic exhortation" authored by His holiness Pope Francis, which faults unfettered capitalism as "a new tyranny", and calls on political leaders everywhere to fight…
3D printer boom lures new wave of Japan entrepreneurs
Junichiro Asami gave up a stable job to join a group of Japanese entrepreneurs building businesses based on 3D printing, showing the sort of pioneering spirit Prime Minister Shinzo Abe…
Renewable energy
Pakistan is facing numerous challenges, topmost of which is the shortage of electricity as it is affecting every walk of life in the country. The businesses are unable to function…
Commercial diplomacy
There have been many instances where Pakistan lost out on opportunities to establish a formidable presence in the global marketplace. More often than not, it was, and still is, the…
Deflation threat in Europe may prompt investment rethink
The threat of deflation in the eurozone could reverse a major investment trend of 2013, drawing funds out of stocks and into government bonds and cash. Europe is still some…
Moving past the crisis metric
The question has become rhetorical: given Pakistan's abundant manpower and natural resources, bilateral donors and the IMF over the years, why has the country not been able to build a…
US expects climate talk progress, cites China cooperation
The United States and China, the two largest emitters of greenhouse gasses, have been at loggerheads for years over any international treaty that would mandate reductions. But the US envoy…
