Studying Humanities
New career pathways can open up for humanities students if they have a strong base in philosophy, history, literature, education, art and culture.
Will to Self-Destruct
A mob passes through no phases to self-destruct; there is no contemplation, a forethought, preparation; the reactions are impulsively, emotionally and sentimentally inspired, leading to temporary insanity.
It Takes a Whole Village to Raise a Child
Many tech executives keep their children away from digital screen. It suggests that ‘they don’t think the benefits always outweigh the risks.’
Fixing Power Sector Before it Sinks the Economy
Unless Pakistan decisively reforms its power sector, it risks killing the national grid by its own burden – and taking other sectors with it.
Surprising Supply-Side Economics
It will come as a surprise to many that the intellectual origins of supply-side economics can be traced to the 14th-century Muslim philosopher Ibn Khaldun.
Societal Reckoning
It is also important to know that the average time — from a child showing signs of distress to a healthcare visit — is eight to 10 years. Neglect is another risk factor.
Economy Needs Trade, Not Just Taxes
Whenever the IMF pressures Pakistan to increase tax revenues, the most convenient method for the government is to impose higher taxes on imports. However, a well-established economic principle states that higher import duties act as a tax on exports.
A Lost Nobility
The nationalisation of educational institutions did make education available to the Awam at no or low cost. In the long run, however, it began to gnaw at the quality of education, largely due to a massive decline in the quality of teachers.
Industrial Journey: Lost Potential and Lessons for Future
The state’s appetite for assimilating private businesses was evident as early as 1956 when parliament passed a law to take over Orient Airways, renaming it Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).
Government Failure: Causes
Professor: I have many talents, but going back on my words is not one of them. Hence, there is no chance of me forming a government in Pakistan, even if it were miraculously offered to me.