Stories by Nadeem ul Haque
The perks system lies at the heart of the country’s dysfunction.
Updated 11 Feb, 2026 09:35am
Most ‘exit plans’ suffer from a basic flaw which confuses aspirations with instruments.
Updated 28 Jan, 2026 09:26am
The central lesson from PIA is that the real reform is not the sale itself but fixing the governance structure.
Updated 03 Jan, 2026 08:54am
We are now trapped in a world where counting poverty has replaced combating it.
Updated 12 Nov, 2025 09:03am
Informality grows when the state fails to provide stability, justice and opportunity.
Updated 18 Jul, 2025 09:14am
Despite at least six major currency crises, the state continues to obsessively fix the nominal rate.
Updated 04 Jul, 2025 08:57am
Why do we want to give banks Rs87bn in the current budget for no real effort?
Updated 27 Jun, 2025 09:12am
A recent book is a compelling examination of the interplay between growth, equity and governance and an essential read for anyone
Published 30 Mar, 2025 08:49am
The IMF’s recommendations often seem aligned with abstract economic models.
Updated 24 Oct, 2024 09:38am
There is a misplaced focus on numbers, with an emphasis on revenue generation instead of the fiscal structure.
Updated 18 Oct, 2024 09:51am
The government’s obsession with relief measures is about maintaining a narrative of control, not solving problems
Published 16 Sep, 2024 07:06am
Firms selling predominantly in the local market could face a 60pc super tax on profits, but the rate would drop if the company increased exports.
Updated 05 Feb, 2024 12:30pm
Cities are growing without room to expand.
Published 16 Nov, 2022 07:17am
Assemblers have no incentive to export or develop a normal car industry when they have a captive market.
Updated 03 Oct, 2022 09:45am
Unauthorised housing societies dominate the landscape of Islamabad.
Updated 26 Sep, 2022 09:38am
The real estate market can be built by removing the outdated FBR and DC rates.
Updated 25 Jul, 2022 10:23am
We need to slow down cars and create more spaces for people.
Published 16 May, 2016 02:59am
Some of the most efficient utilities are operated by SOEs.
Published 27 Mar, 2016 07:23am
Arbitrary taxes on energy, internet, school fees, cars, bank transactions, plane tickets — the list grows by the hour
Published 01 Sep, 2015 05:15am
