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.
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.
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, […]
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.
Direct Link Between Taxes and FDI
Unfortunately, this truth is very hard to explain to our politicians and bureaucrats because their livelihood depends on their not understanding the truth.