When Power Protects Predators
The problem isn’t a lack of knowledge. Rather a lack of will. A lack of care. A lack of humanity!
Village Violence
It will take rebuilding trust, protecting public spaces, and reviving the cultural bonds that once made the village not just a place to live, but also a community worth belonging to.
Trading Manufacturing for Middlemen
In essence, Pakistan is slowly trading the sturdy engines of industry for the sparkle of middlemen’s markets.
The Rise and (Eventual) End of Algorithms
Every algorithm, no matter how advanced, is bound by the limits of its own instruction set.
The Importance of Oversight
Oversight is about protecting the public interest. When parliament and the Auditor General work in harmony, citizens gain confidence that their voices – and their tax rupees – matter.
The Great Corporate Exit
When consumer giants shut down local operations, it shows something is deeply wrong.
Tax Less for Capital Growth
It is also estimated that taxes paid by corporations amounted to Rs2.5 trillion, with only a small 0.5pc of corporates contributing 81pc of total corporate taxes paid.
Reviving Intellectualism
the dearth of public libraries in many cities nationwide has led to arduous commutes and hefty transportation costs.
Rethinking Wheat Policy
By adopting a smart wheat stockpile policy inspired by Singapore’s rice model, coupled with a free market for imports and exports, Pakistan can achieve genuine food security while safeguarding farmers’ livelihoods.
Privatisation of DISCOs
Real progress will come only when the government steps back, the ministries and regulators coordinate, and private players are trusted to do what they do best, deliver efficiency through competition.