Jawaid Bokhari

The momentum for change

The momentum for change

Analysts call for inclusive dialogue to drive meaningful reforms as anti-incumbency gains momentum globally. Updated 18 Nov, 2024 10:46am

Updating globalisation

Industrial strategies to improve domestic economies are likely to replace international trade as a defining engine of growth Updated 11 Nov, 2024 12:00pm

Forging a new economic order

The Kremlin and Beijing push proposals to drastically change the global financial system following the end of the BRICS summit Updated 28 Oct, 2024 10:15am
Coping with the inflation cycle

Coping with the inflation cycle

Analysts urge closer inspection of monetary tools as food and energy prices continue to rise despite drop in core inflation. Updated 14 Oct, 2024 09:21am
Shifting focus towards productivity

Shifting focus towards productivity

Unless Pakistan follows the principle of equity and restructures the FBR to weed out corruption, punitive actions will not have the intended effect. Updated 07 Oct, 2024 10:01am

Buying into future changes

Decentralisation could promote trust, cohesion and equitable access to public services in the long run Updated 30 Sep, 2024 09:27am
Grappling with recurring crises

Grappling with recurring crises

The cost of living crisis is causing social erosion, rampant insecurity, political instability and fear of social turbulence. Updated 23 Sep, 2024 10:23am
Promoting balanced bilateral trade

Promoting balanced bilateral trade

Pakistan’s trade deficits have led to unsustainable levels of foreign debts, forcing Islamabad to seek constant rollovers. Updated 16 Sep, 2024 09:24am

Unifying state and citizen

Local elections give people the power to make decisions that directly affect their neighbourhoods Updated 09 Sep, 2024 09:10am
A quest for change

A quest for change

Collective national efforts are required to end the persisting political polarisation witnessed in Pakistan. Updated 02 Sep, 2024 10:22am
Planning for a brighter future

Planning for a brighter future

The government is trying to amalgamate drafts of different economic plans from various sources. Updated 26 Aug, 2024 08:24am
Addressing inequality

Addressing inequality

Pakistan must tackle structural issues, unequal opportunities and labour opportunities if it wishes to achieve economic stability. Updated 12 Aug, 2024 10:40am
Freedom from want and fear

Freedom from want and fear

"If inequality grows too extreme, aggregate demand stagnates and political backlash against the system grows." against the system grows’ Updated 05 Aug, 2024 09:40am