Dr Hasnain Javed

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. […]

The world today has evolved into an intricate economic net of interdependent countries. The conventional war has taken a backseat; becoming a past tactic overshadowed by economic warfare and strategic alliances. The American invasion of Afghanistan and the supposed deactivation of the Taliban in the last two decades had a tremendous impact on the South […]

Pakistan, the world’s fifth-most populous country with over 225 million, is perhaps one of the most strategically located Asian states. While no one can contest the importance of its geopolitical and geo-economic location, many still fail to understand its complexities and challenges. Yes, we are enjoying excellent political and economic terms with China–the second-largest economic […]

“The FATF takes note of the significant progress made on the entire action plan. To date, Pakistan has made progress across all action plan items and has now largely addressed 24 of the 27 action items. As all action plan deadlines have expired, the FATF strongly urges Pakistan to swiftly complete its full action plan […]

The Budget 2021-22 has been by far the most contested topic of the year, with Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin hailing its as “growth-focused. He seemingly had the support of the business sector, which welcomed it as “business-friendly”. Although it has not, of course, all been smooth sailing with certain quarters denouncing the fiscal package as […]