Can policy reforms help in development of Pakistan’s SMEs?on September 18, 2018As discussed in my previous article, I believe that development of the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the solution to many problems that the country is undergoing. There are many hopes attached to the newly formed government in regard to new opportunities, development, financial ease, ease of doing business and most importantly less corrupt society. But, it is important to mention all of … [Read more...] about Can policy reforms help in development of Pakistan’s SMEs?
Can SMEs be a blessing in disguise for Pakistan?on September 9, 2018It is believed that economies with strong Small and Medium-sized businesses (SMEs), are progressive in nature and experience robust economic growth. Likewise, SMEs are also considered as the heroes of contemporary capitalism. Indeed, leading economists and political scientists are also of the opinion that the SME's structure and network act as a blessing in disguise for the nation and act as one … [Read more...] about Can SMEs be a blessing in disguise for Pakistan?
Defenders have to play!on August 31, 2018Around 40 million votes were cast during the democratic elections in Pakistan on July 25, 2018. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), took the lead by securing 16,823,792 votes, whereas in 2007, it barely managed to secure 70,000 votes. In contrast, the Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (PML-N) received 12,894,225 votes, the same amount of votes they did in the previous elections. . Moreover, Pakistan … [Read more...] about Defenders have to play!
Saviours not alienson July 31, 2018“Our object in the construction of State is the greatest happiness of the whole and not that of any one class.” (Plato) The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is considered to be a major breakthrough for the Pakistani economy. But, very few are acquainted with the real forces behind actualising this idea and ensuring the project process for successful completion. Many soldiers have lost … [Read more...] about Saviours not aliens
Is the water crisis technical or political?on July 12, 2018Water constitutes 70 percent of our planet. However, fresh water, safe drinking water, the water we bathe in, the water we use to irrigate our farms is in reality rare. Water is an essential component that connects with every aspect of life. Approximately 1.1 billion people across the globe lack access to water and a total of 2.7 billion find themselves water insecure for at least one month a … [Read more...] about Is the water crisis technical or political?
Democracy, democracy, where art thou democracy?on June 29, 2018Throughout the ages, it is has been easy to identify the faults in democracy. Plato has equated democracy with anarchy, uncertainty, or either mob rule and further explained it is as the second worst degree of government after autocracy. Likewise, Aristotle was less critical but still had a disbelieving view with regard to democratic processes. Moreover, many contemporary Western philosophers … [Read more...] about Democracy, democracy, where art thou democracy?
Election vs selectionon June 21, 2018The need for a caretaker government stems from the inherent concept of transparency while engaging in the process of ensuring oversight for the electoral infrastructure. This need can feature different dynamics with regards to the prevalent form of government in any given country. The dynamics for a presidential form of government’s caretaker setup will differ from that of parliamentary … [Read more...] about Election vs selection
Pakistan budget: myth versus realityon May 6, 2018The current fiscal year marked the continued improvement in economic growth, as the GDP is estimated to have grown by 5.79 percent, highest in the last thirteen years. Although this is short of the planned GDP growth of 6 percent, there has been steady upward trend from around 5.3 percent growth achieved in 2016-2017. This fastest pace of real GDP growth is backed by the robust growth in … [Read more...] about Pakistan budget: myth versus reality
UNIDO sustainable development goalson April 30, 2018On 20 April 2018, I was honoured to be invited on UNIDO Day 2018: Belt and Road Cross-Border Cooperation Forum held in Shanghai, China. This year United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) presented the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which encapsulates the main agenda of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and act as a guiding path globally, regionally and for a … [Read more...] about UNIDO sustainable development goals
Gwadar: an opportunity for the regionon April 14, 2018Gwadar is a port city on the southwestern coast of Pakistan's largest province, Baluchistan. The Gwadar port is expected to revolutionize the economic, socio-economic, financial and strategic landscape of Pakistan in its entirety. After the completion of the port, Middle East, Central Asia and South Asia are all expected to be connected economically. Once developed, this port is going to serve as … [Read more...] about Gwadar: an opportunity for the region
