Economic Affairs & National Development
Carving up Cartels
At present, Pakistan’s cement per capita consumption is only half of the world average (around 200kg versus 520kg for the world). This suggests that there is more
December 21, 2020
Opinion Articles
India
The Hindutva Rate of Growth
India’s economic growth in the early decades following independence was extremely low. Between 1950 and 1980, its economy grew on average 3.5 percent per annum, which translated
December 10, 2020
Domestic Economy
The Labour of Leisure
It was recently announced by the Minister of Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhary that a special program of animation and videogames would be launched to encourage young
December 1, 2020
cryptocurrency
The Case for Cryptocurrencies
There is a burgeoning conversation in Pakistan around the use and ownership of an asset class commonly known as “cryptocurrencies.” While heightened investor, academic, and regulatory interest
November 24, 2020
Afghanistan
Exploring Peace beyond Dogmas: Intra-Afghan Dialog
Direct negotiations between the Taliban and the Afghan government began in Doha, Qatar on September 12, 2020 after a major demand regarding release of 5000 Taliban prisoners
November 19, 2020
Economic Affairs & National Development
Globalisation Undeterred
For all the pundits who have been heralding a firm and decisive “retreat” of globalisation in the past few years, there is now a stunning counterexample of
November 18, 2020
USA
Summit of the Democracies
With President-Elect Joe Biden having declared victory in the 2020 presidential race, a new tenor for international economic and diplomatic engagement is likely to be set, which
November 9, 2020
hybrid warfare
The Need for a Cohesive National Action Plan
While warfare is as old as human history and its basic objectives remain unchanged, its methods, means and techniques have continuously transformed with the evolution of technology.
November 2, 2020
Economic Affairs & National Development
Reprieve and Mercy
The violent tremors of the coronavirus pandemic have been felt across the developing world, and despite the comparative success of some developing countries in managing the immunological
October 10, 2020
Economic Affairs & National Development
The Diaspora Fetish
It has been a longstanding observation that the Pakistani diaspora is a vital national asset and a core ingredient of the country’s potential for prosperity. After all,
October 10, 2020
