In recent months, debates on Central Bank Independence (CBI) have arisen in Pakistan following the Federal Cabinet’s approval of amendments in the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Act and its subsequent passage in January 2022. While some have tended to highlight the merits of CBI, others have raised concerns regarding the law. However, in order to facilitate an informed discourse on the complex issue, it is imperative to acquire and disseminate insights from leading economists who possess a profound understanding of the subject. Moreover, it is important to propose a way forward that is able to address the concerns surrounding the legislation and ensure that the SBP creates value for the public and serves Pakistan’s overarching long-term national interest.
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Rebuttal of Operation Sindoor: Countering the India Centric Framing Bias
The recent account by the Center for Military History and Perspective Studies (CHPM), Switzerland, on the May 7th conflict between Pakistan and India reflects an over-simplification of a complex issue. The historical account suffers from selective framing and a lack of empirical verification, which skews the understanding of the Indo-Pak conflict.
CHPM Report: Misreading Operational Outcomes
In modern conflicts, the fog of war does not clear as ceasefires commence; it only gets thicker and becomes a fog of narratives.  It is in this post-conflict situation that military historians have the responsibility of undertaking impartial analysis as they scramble to find coherence in chaos. As a caution, they should avoid prematurely echoing any one side’s narrative and instead endeavour to interrogate all claims with balanced scepticism. The Centre for Military History and Perspective Studies’ (CHPM) exploratory note on Operation Sindoor falls short of this mark.
Conflicted Calculations: When Strategic Decisions Aren’t Strategic at All
Perhaps the most consequential aspect of any military campaign or national policy is strategic planning. Unfortunately, these decisions are often driven by ideological and political motives rather than reason
