The bleak future of remittances on June 11, 2019Pakistan is in serious economic trouble. Despite several policy initiatives, the value of its exports is not increasing. The trade deficit has thus widened to unprecedented proportions. The foreign exchange reserves are fast depleting. Under the circumstances, remittances from abroad are playing a crucial role in support of the national economy. Today, the amount of […]
Is peace imminent in Afghanistan? on May 9, 2019Afghanistan is in headlines. An Afghan peace is said to be in the pipeline. The US appears willing to withdraw from Afghanistan. The process has been under way for more than half a year. So far, the process has yielded no tangible results. It is hoped that peace will soon return to Afghanistan. But if […]
On overturning the 18th Amendment on April 12, 2019The passage of the 18th Amendment to the Constitution in 2010 was a great milestone in the political and constitutional history of Pakistan. The amendment was passed with the consent of all political parties represented in the parliament. In theory it made Pakistan more democratic and stronger than ever. The doors appeared to have been […]