BMW bets on a ‘Neue Klasse’ revival to catch Tesla
BMW is once again turning to the “Neue Klasse” brand - this time as an electric vehicle - as the German automaker seeks to replicate past successes to catch up…
Learning from China
About three years ago I was conferred the highest science award of China, the International Science and Technology Collaboration Award by President Xi Jinping at a special ceremony in the…
Is American power waning?
Analysts have marked the rise of China due to its diplomatic triumph in the Middle East, its growing cosiness with Russia and the downfall of the US as a significant…
Can the disease be the cure?
There is such a thing as a false binary. But the fact that crimes have already been committed against the people of Pakistan – whose will and authority is enshrined…
Policies and their implementation
Policies in Pakistan’s multiple sectors are well researched, many compiled with donor funding which enables international and national sector experts to take account of international best practices as well existing…
Policies for digital banking: Part – I
The State Bank of Pakistan has recently granted five licences for Starting digital banks that would provide the whole range of banking services through digital platforms or electronic channels from…
An unforgettable tour
After completing my five-day tour to Australia, I have now landed in Karachi. In my 50 years of life, I have visited numerous countries across the world, including the US,…
Evolving power dynamics
China has established its footprints in the Indo-Pacific region while the US is trying to retain its stronghold. Other emerging players like Japan, Australia and India, as part of alliances,…
After FTX collapse, cryptocurrency sector fights back
The failure of the FTX platform has undermined investor confidence and threatened the young cryptocurrency sector, pushing its main players to mobilise to save it. The boss of the largest…
Ataturk’s legacy
Every year on November 10, Turkey holds Ataturk Remembrance Day to mark the death anniversary of the founder of the modern Turkish state and the first president of Turkey, Mustafa…
