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.
Import tariffs as implicit (and powerful) export taxes
If you thought import duties were taxes on imports, you’re only half right. They are also, implicitly, and powerfully, taxes on exports.Â
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Pending subsidy payments on the import of DAP
Most individuals are well aware of the current state of the government, given the release of this year’s budget and the conditions...
Is China eating Pakistan with the FTA?
The trade deficit with China has surged faster than with any other country since the exemptions under the agreement went into effect
Where are our cities?
Why do Pakistani official circles still like to maintain Pakistan is a rural country? Every pronouncement of government, at the cabinet table...
The lopsided market structure of the automobile industry
Cars are supposed to go down in value. Here they are a fixed asset.
Pakistan’s hordes of unskilled IT labourers
Most of Pakistan’s IT exports are based on low-value IT related services. Investment in the right education can change that
Governance system for local governments – Part 1
Devolution, decentralization and financial delegation
Provincialization of electricity distribution companies
Restructuring only way to achieve optimal efficiency
The State Bank’s silent payments revolution
How the SBP's latest circular could have far-reaching consequences for the state of digital Pakistan
Living on the edge
Pakistani start-ups face a difficult future as international venture capital funds dry up
A Stanford academic, Twitter, and Pakistan’s exports
We need to increase Pakistan’s exports, and it doesn’t quite matter where we approach the problem from
Do we need a Google financial office in Pakistan?
During a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, an FBR representative stated that it had warned digital...
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
Daraz.pk : Let it live or let it die?
Rumour has it that Alibaba wants to buy Daraz.pk from Rocket Internet for $150 million (approx Rs 1500 crores). If the transaction...