Power Liberalisation
Pakistan’s power sector also suffers from high levels of corruption due to governance issues. Public engagement through proper communication regarding the privatisation of the power sector is essential.
Patch or Fix?
In our national vocabulary, ‘mitti pao’ (let it go) has become more than a phrase; it is a way of life. Whether in government or daily affairs, we prefer quick fixes.
Multinationals on the Exit
Over the past several months, an alarming refrain has begun echoing across Pakistan’s economic and policy circles: “Multinationals on the Exit.” What once seemed inconceivable – leading global corporations scaling down, divesting, or altogether pulling operations from Pakistan – is no longer hypothetical. Recent exits and contractions by Procter & Gamble, Shell, Microsoft, Uber, Pfizer, […]
Music Beyond Metrics
In Pakistan, music thrives not because it is streamed, but because it is lived.
Losing the Language of Civility
Sociologists call civility the invisible glue that holds a society together. When that glue weakens, trust falls apart and when trust disappears, fairness becomes a myth.
Last-Mile Delivery’s Future
For many Pakistanis, last mile delivery platforms are no longer just a source of convenience but an important source of livelihood.
Holding a Mirror to Justice
The poverty of imagination and creativity is self-evident in policy making, where no transformational, indigenous and speedy mechanism has been proposed to address the hardships of the litigants. Civil disputes are a classic example of the prevailing inertia.
Half a Roof No Roof at all
A house is not built with announcements; it is built with bricks, mortar, and roofs that can withstand the rain. Families do not measure promises in billions, but in doors, windows, and walls that keep them safe.
Free Trade and Domestic Policy
As consumers, we continue to buy the most expensive, locally assembled cars, while the government continues to collect heavy taxes on the product. Both the corporate and the state reap benefits at the cost of the average citizen.
Does the Country’s Tariff Policy Require a Bold Rethink?
Groups lobbying for specific interests in Pakistan have perpetually demanded protection from foreign competition and government support to ensure their survival, remaining comfortable with the status quo rather than striving for improvement in the overall business environment.