Fizz-Shizza at the PSX and saving Babar Azam
Fizz-Shizza memes were everywhere as the great Pakistani meme-factory chugged along in response to the incredible drama, even as the economy and businesses maintained...
The catch 22 of working in a male-dominated profession
Men are promoted on potential, women on performance
Stemming the Tide: The Halting of Brain Drain in Pakistan vis-Ã -vis CPEC
BY: Muhammad Muzammil Zia & Ismail Pirzada, Centre of Excellence for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, (CoE-CPEC)
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LAHORE
Since the independence of Pakistan, the South Asian drive and appreciation...
Navigating the crisis
Pakistan is staring at yet another economic crisis. A coalition government is facing economic choices that will significantly erode its political capital and must...
Coping with the ‘overvalued’ exchange rate dilemma
Exchange rate management is considered as one of the most critical aspects of economic policymaking, particularly in countries that are vulnerable to balance of...
The futility of price caps
A few days back, a few dozen milkmen were jailed because they were selling milk at a price which was higher than what was...
A scary summer ahead – this week in Pakistan’s business and economics twittervers
The PTI has upped the ante once again and mounting pressure on the existing government. With huge increases in oil prices the overall economy...
Russia, Ukraine, and Pakistan
On the economic front, Khan’s strategy has two core goals - providing relief and boosting popularity.
Why can’t we compete in global markets?
Why are Pakistani businesses unable to compete in the global markets? What is it that inhibits them from breaking through overseas? As our exports...
Can Pakistan ever be on a path of sustainable economic growth?
Yes. The path to sustainable economic growth exists. Dozens of countries around the world have successfully improved living standards, and prosperity of its citizens...
Imran Khan: Build governance, discontinue Raja Rule
For too long we have had arbitrary government run by elected rajas who personalized governance without due process, record-keeping or transparency. One lasting legacy...
Between a school and an ice-cream shop
How much does waiting in an air conditioned car cost when picking up your kids from school, and is there a better option?
Why a Master Data Management project is the way to go
If we can protect our data and do this right, everyone from businesses to govt departments will win
Our exchange rate policy
The rupee declined sharply against the US dollar during intraday trading Wednesday and no explanation and little rationale has been provided by the central bank or...
The meaning of culture
“I came to see during my time at IBM that culture is not just one aspect of the game, it is the game. In...
