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...
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...
Why tax-to-GDP is a farce
Pakistan’s economy has been in a chokehold for the past two years. The problem is that there are too many elephants in the room....
Is the modern professional too busy to exercise?
A friend of mine, who is several years younger, went for a regular medical check-up recently. He was told that he had blockages in...
Russia, Ukraine, and Pakistan
On the economic front, Khan’s strategy has two core goals - providing relief and boosting popularity.
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 prospective careers...
Why overstaffing is not the biggest issue with our state-owned enterprises
....and how to fix it!
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...
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?
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...
The SBP has failed to manage its own investments. How can it manage Pakistan’s?
The story of SEPL is a story of inefficiency, contradictions, and the typical problems of public companies in Pakistan
Efficiency and the rise of the BJP in India
The core has been efficient service delivery supported by a hyper-focused grassroots mobilization
Under the wings of the great Jack Ma
Bykea Founder and Daraz Co-Founder Muneeb Maayr’s memoir of his time with Jack Ma – Founder and CEO AliBaba Group
Developing an entrepreneurial vision for Pakistan
Universities need to step-up and give their students an entrepreneurial culture they can thrive in
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...
