A reform agenda All areas of our governance are lacking in effective delivery. Updated 17 Feb, 2024 10:57am
Inflation and devaluation Deviations from rational economic policymaking will perhaps get us short-term relief but cause long-term damage. Updated 11 Jan, 2024 08:56am
The privatisation agenda The Pakistani taxpayer would be much better off with privatisation of the airline. Updated 07 Dec, 2023 09:14am
Inflation, debt and ML-1 Can we afford such expenditure on a new railway line at this time? Updated 05 Nov, 2023 09:11am
Monarchies, dynasties, institutions When our Constitution gives so much power to party leaders, what power can legislators have? Updated 01 Mar, 2023 09:14am
Debt repayment problem With large debt repayments, Pakistan will either need to borrow more or earn foreign exchange through exports. Updated 14 Jan, 2023 08:56am
The question of privatisation We don’t really need the government to run petrol pumps, oil wells, ports, airports, railways, etc. Updated 30 Dec, 2022 09:03am
Our failure to educate No amount of money will improve our education outcomes under the existing system. Updated 22 Dec, 2022 08:43am
What we need to grow Since our elite already control most of our resources, they aren’t interested in economic growth. Updated 08 Dec, 2022 08:40am
A consistent downward slide There comes a time when the national interest must prevail over political interest. Updated 27 Nov, 2022 09:38am
Failure of governance All countries have problems but successful nations resolve them. Updated 19 Nov, 2022 08:53am
The ‘One Per Cent Republic’ In Pakistan, wealth, power and opportunities are strictly limited to an unchanging elite. Published 10 Nov, 2022 07:33am
