Thursday, January 1, 2026

Asking the wrong questions

Where is the dollar headed to? Should I buy a car now before it gets expensive? Is the economy out of the woods? Will...

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...

The futility of exchange rate curbs

The nature of markets around the world is such that a few developments result in a snowball effect

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?

The fortune at the bottom of the digital pyramid

It is time to recognise that access to the internet being equitable is good for business

Sedative Electricity Reforms

The current electricity strategy pursued by the Government under the garb of reforms is not in the best interest of the sector. With rising...

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...

An inflationary summer

A powerful price spiral awaits the government as inflation could top 15 percent once the price caps on power and fuel are lifted, making further rate hikes necessary. Are they ready?

Putting women at the center of Asia’s pandemic recovery

Bridging the gender divide is crucial to economic recovery and prosperity

Return of the Stay-at-Home Mom: The Way Forward

According to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Gender Gap Report 2016, Pakistan ranks 143 out of 144 countries in the gender inequality index,...

Riding disruption

The ‘new economy’ could mean a lot of changes (and money) for Pakistan. If they get the right environment