Dr Hasnain Javed

The Russia-Ukraine conflict jolted the world, in the aftermath of the events economies around the globe are now facing the real impact of Putin’s Demilitarization. For Pakistan, it is not only felt through the sharply rising fuel prices and an aggressively climbing inflation but also as increased political pressure from global powers. The isolation of […]

The economy and society are undergoing profound changes as a result of digitalisation. It fuels entrepreneurial innovation, regional economic growth, and productivity. Additionally, it has consequences for economic growth, the labour market, and political engagement. And it imposes new educational and training requirements – not just in the realm of information and communication technologies. Today, […]

“Appreciating this symbiotic relationship between economic, traditional, and human security allows the articulation of holistic policy actions that will prepare Pakistan to optimize national security outcomes in the coming decades,” noted National Security Policy Executive Summary. National security matters are of great complexity and are intertwined with other sensitive economic, social, and geo-strategic issues. Therefore, […]

First things first, digital currency is not the same as cryptocurrency. The significant difference is the centralised operations behind a digital currency, whereas decentralised cryptocurrency relies on blockchain technology. Now, these may sound like layman terms to many familiar with cryptocurrency, but still, for many Pakistani and especially for senior financial professionals, this is an […]

The administrative story of Prophet Yousaf (AS) starts with a request of appointing him as an administrator over the land of Egypt, which would face severe droughts-titled as the “Ahsan-ul-Qasas” meaning “The Best Story” and from verse fifty-five onwards. “[Yusuf] said, “Appoint me over the storehouses of the land. Indeed, I will be a knowing […]

The political discourse reveals a rich history of narrative-building, an obsession that has grown over the years. During the last US elections, the word “narrative” seemed to appear over and over again; to which Erik Wemple wrote an earnest article: “A Plea to Pundits: Stop Saying ‘Narrative.’” According to him and many other like-minded analysts, […]

If only there were a potion or a spell to fix the broken economy, no one would question the financial wit or require the economic wizards. Alas! The reality is far from fiction and, in Pakistan’s case, much more complicated. With over 70 years of indecisiveness and experimentation, we witnessed the long-overdue financial planning with […]

I had the opportunity of meeting Mr Shaukat Tarin recently. Pondering upon our discussion and listening to his interviews lately, I could see a pattern emerging. It seemed that Mr Tarin has been sharing the formula for financial stability and growth for Pakistan – Inclusivity and Sustainability. However, is it truly the antidote to the […]

The largest province, Balochistan, has once again taken centre stage in the global and regional geopolitical landscape. From the discovery of natural minerals, gas and other resources to the construction of the world’s largest deep-sea port, Gwadar, Balochistan has captured the attention of Pakistan’s friends and foes alike. The Gwadar Port was visualised in 2013. […]