Imports: necessary, and not evil
In a country whose government is as obsessed with the exchange rate, the current account deficit, and thus every single component that...
Break the monopolies!
Can shortsighted governments deliver the one-step economic reform agenda Pakistan needs for the long term: Eradicate monopolies and cartels, in both, the public and private sector?
The case against sovereign default
Groundhog Day is now a preferred reference point for the economic cycle in Pakistan, with each crisis largely resembling the previous crisis,...
Taxing the financialisation of automobiles
The lopsided market structure of automobiles was discussed in this space a few months back in which we hypothesised that automobiles have...
Can PTCL’s new CEO turn back the clock?
The market just isn’t big enough for these many players. This is a statement that is thrown around a lot these days,...
The lost glory of I. I Chundrigar Road
If you’re over 35 and have a job in Karachi, chances are you’ve spent a significant amount of time at I.I Chundrigar...
The remarkable life and tragic death of Airlift
Airlift’s highs were dizzying and its lows were tragic. But what are the lessons we can learn from it?
Prepare for default
Crises evolve at an exponential pace. Much like a herd of animals spooked by the scent of a nearby predator, once markets...
Our manufacturing opportunity
For the last 5 months, I have undertaken the arduous task of renovating my home. Much to the discomfort of family members,...
Why ban Tinder?
Banning Tinder changes nothing, except giving its ‘halal’ competitors an edge.
COD Rules: How to reduce rejection at the doorstep
A series of rules can help e-commerce companies ensure that they reduce their losses
Competition is overrated
Not the silver bullet many argue it is
Shooting ourselves in the foot
Let us start out by stating the painfully obvious: there is absolutely no scenario in which Pakistan becomes a developed country, or...
10 facts about milk that you should know
A huge public debate about milk quality has been raging in recent months. A lot of confusion and doubts spread through the...
Crushing the knowledge economy
It has never been easier to learn in all of history. Why are we trying to make it less affordable?