Let’s not sugarcoat anything; we have been in this situation for decades. Pakistan isn’t failing, but let’s not pretend it’s […]
Budgeting for Equality: Why Pakistan’s Education Budget Must Prioritize Girls
The upcoming education budget presents a crucial opportunity for Pakistan to translate its commitments on gender equality into tangible action. […]
The Purpose of Life
“What is the purpose of your visit to Oresjö Lake?” an old man gently asked me. Oresjö Lake is located […]
Effectively Mitigating Losses of SOEs in Pakistan
Written By: Muhammad Ghazali Aqeeq As Pakistan navigates significant economic challenges, the financial performance of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) has come […]
Budgets, Bulletins and the FDI Fatigue
Every June, Pakistan’s economic managers step forward with familiar confidence. This year will be different, they assure us. Foreign investment […]
Reputation as the New Currency of Leadership
“Reputation, reputation, reputation! Oh, I have lost my reputation! I have lost the immortal part of myself, and what remains […]
The Soul of a Nation: Without Shared Values, We Cease to Be One
By Lt Gen Rizwan Akhtar (retd.) A nation is not merely a geographical entity marked by borders, flags, and an […]
The World Believes Pakistan Harbours Terrorists, and That’s a Problem We Can’t Ignore
When India blamed Pakistan for the Pahalgam attack in April 2025, there was no surprise in how the world responded. […]
Pakistan’s IT FDI Collapse Amid Booming Tech Talent
Pakistan’s tech exports have surpassed USD 3.17 billion, yet foreign investment in the IT sector is collapsing, plummeting by 79% […]
Why I Traded Piracy for Open Source (Even When Lunch Is Not Always Free)
An opinion piece by a lifelong tinkerer who finally decided that freedom beats free-as-in-beer! Piracy Feels Free – Until the […]
