Shrinkflation and its discontents
“Homo homini lupus” - man is wolf to man
Is the National Security Policy merely words on paper?
While recognizing the necessity and importance of the National Security Policy, we must focus on execution
Work goals and PTA under the microscope
The PTA has now not only banned TikTok, but has also nearly doubled the tax on iPhones, meaning it has destroyed the...
Do not ban crypto
We are squandering the natural crypto potential that exists in the country
The paradox of gas prices
How fixing prices destroys consumer welfare
Can the sun be taxed?
Like all good things must come to an end, sales tax has been imposed on solar panels.
Riding disruption
The ‘new economy’ could mean a lot of changes (and money) for Pakistan. If they get the right environment
What the December T-bill drama means
The SBP is trying to inject liquidity and provide cheaper money to commercial banks
DMing for price and praying at Data Sahib
There is much to talk about this week, beginning with the classic question of why instagram stores insist on having you “DM...
The unicorns are here and it’s time to invest in our tech infrastructure
Investing in the Pakistan tech infrastructure stack that will power our tech unicorns
The challenges at the end of the tunnel
More seasoned governments have failed at these end-of-term difficulties. Will the PTI do any better?
2021: What just happened? What comes next?
A year that started off very strong is ending on a starkly different note. Where will the next year take us?
The futility of exchange rate curbs
The nature of markets around the world is such that a few developments result in a snowball effect
How (not) to induce market failure
Once in surplus, pricing structures of no economic sense mean there is now a shortage.
Financial inclusion and chair politics – this week in Pakistan’s business and economics twitterverse
Once again i am beating the old drum about having financial inclusion for women. It is a tiring proposition to bring it up...