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What actually constitutes leadership?

Authentic leadership. Inclusive leadership. Transformational leadership. These are the modern day leadership approaches that are being discussed, adapted and being tipped as the need of the hour. Leadership has always…

India’s Budget

The Indian economy, despite its resilience and potential, faces a multitude of challenges as it passes through the complexities of a rapidly changing global economic environment. Persistent inflationary pressures, rising…

DeepSeek, black swans & markets

IN April 2007, Nassim Nicholas Taleb put forth his thoughts on rare events of substantial repercussions in his book Black Swan. It is an event that has, in the context of…

Powering Pakistan’s EV revolution

Transitioning to climate-friendly electric vehicles (EVs) is crucial for Pakistan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve sustainability. With a projected population of over 400 million and 70 per cent…

The NDC challenges

The International Day of Clean Energy is celebrated annually on January 26 to highlight the importance of clean energy in mitigating climate change and encouraging countries to transition to sustainable…

Drill, baby, drill!

At the onset of his second term as the president of the United States, Donald Trump has reignited a global debate about the trajectory of his economic policies. With bold…

End elite capture

For decades, Pakistan’s economy has been held hostage – not by external enemies, but by an internal force more dangerous: elite capture. From the 22 families that controlled Pakistan’s wealth…

AI love: cute or creepy?

At a time when speed and convenience dictate our interactions, a new trend has appeared: virtual friendships. AI-powered chatbots that can chat with us, understand our preferences and speak to…

The DeepSeek disruption

In September 2017, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared, “Artificial intelligence is the future, not only for Russia, but for all humankind. It comes with colossal opportunities but also threats that…

The unraveling of power sector

Power sector is by far the most poorly performing sector of the economy – a sector that compromises the competitiveness of our industries, those that cater solely to domestic consumption…