A Farmer’s Journey Through Pakistan’s Barrages
This is an urgent call: Pakistan is in desperate need of clean water reforms
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...