Performance audit of FBR
In recent days, the Supreme Court of Pakistan ordered the audit of Pakistan Railways and Pakistan International Airlines to find out the causes of rampant corruption and inefficiency in these…
Rabble-rousing harangues
Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, disqualified in a corruption case arising out of the Panama Papers revelations obviously believes, like in love and war, everything is fair in fighting corruption…
Power losses
The recently published report titled "Performance evaluation report of public sector GENCOs FY14-16" by the power regulator Nepra presents a dismal performance of Gencos. Facts and figures speak for themselves…
Rabble-rousing harangues
Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, disqualified in a corruption case arising out of the Panama Papers revelations obviously believes, like in love and war, everything is fair in fighting corruption…
Counter narrative
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar's narrative that the economy is on the right path due to his economic management is being increasingly challenged by a more credible counter narrative. In the…
Counter narrative
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar's narrative that the economy is on the right path due to his economic management is being increasingly challenged by a more credible counter narrative. In the…
A regulatory framework for Pakistan Railways – III
Regulation is basically done through tools called ‘regulatory instruments' where it is essential that proper mandate in this regard is provided in the underlying legislation that establishes the regulator of…
Politics of generational change
Never before had we seen such an exceptional send off to prison by party enthusiasts than the way former prime minister Nawaz Sharif was sent this week with love to…
Still not in the know?
As soon as the PTI came into power, it realized it had made commitments that were simply unrealistic. With pressure mounting for service delivery, the team soon realized that the…
The crunch
Looking at the evolving politico-economic scenario in Islamabad, the PTI’s ‘tabdeeli’ squad is not alone in being hit by changes in the ‘batting order. The country’s elite Central Superior Services…
