A national effort is needed for a sustainable future

Pakistan is transforming its energy sector by emphasizing renewable energy to promote sustainability, enhance energy security, and provide economic relief. The government...

Punjab’s changing urban reality requires empowered local governments

Changing demographics mean the Punjab is transforming into a new iteration of the province. Its governance must be left to the hands of local representatives

Local governments could be game-changers in countering extremism

Pakistan’s counter-terrorism strategy cannot rely solely on military operations. Part of the solution is service delivery and a strong relationship between the electorate and local government representatives.

The real problem isn’t Cholistan —It’s Pakistan’s shrinking water supply

The Cholistan Canal controversy is not simply about Punjab versus Sindh. It is a symptom of Pakistan’s chronic failure to expand its water infrastructure to meet growing demand

Rescuing Protein-istan?

There is simply one poor policy decision that caused destruction to everything around the dairy ecosystem in the last few decades, and that is the government's obsession to control milk prices, rather than milk quality

What surprises lay in wait for Pakistan’s Auto Market in 2025?

Each sale fuels a broader ecosystem, supporting component makers, service centers, logistics providers, and skilled workers reliant on a stable market

A blueprint for Pakistan’s public sector companies beyond privatisation exists 

Loss-making Public Sector Enterprises (PSE) and privatisation have been a national obsession for the last three decades. Successive governments, military and civil,...

Why do Pakistani businesses fail at innovation?

As a society, our culture wants us to conform and follow a laid-down path in life. Innovation requires breaking out of this which means facing our worries about failure, criticism, and the potential negative impact on our careers

Pakistan’s cleantech conundrum: scaling the tech in an economy that is a wreck

The fallout of climate change is upon us and the startup space is rising to it with innovation

If equity injection is a drug, Microfinance Banks are an addict

Sponsors step in as MFBs grapple with capitalization crunch

What is the reality of Pakistan’s defense budget?

There are many myths that surround the defense budget. This is the reality

DISCOS – Is there a way out of the existential quagmire?

The current discussion on economic issues in government circles as well as business networks seems to be focused upon the host of...

Stability and reform: Navigating financial challenges in Pakistan’s power sector

Pakistan's power sector is at a critical crossroads, facing significant financial challenges that threaten its stability and sustainability. Changing policies and statements...

The bitter aftertaste of FED on Pakistan’s juice industry

In face of the need to broaden our tax net, the government imposed a flat 20% Federal Excise Duty (FED) on fruit...

Unlocking foundational revenue

I often explain the idea of a three tiered federation as a three storied structure. Just as a structure would not be...