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Your right to know Tuesday, July 23, 2019


Iftikhar Ahmad

The writer is former Director, National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA) Government of Pakistan, a public policy expert, political analyst and an established author. His book 9/11 Pakistan was published in the United States and recently launched book Existential Question for Pakistan is highly recommended for readers of varied interests in Pakistan’s economy and society.

Failed financial discipline

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For the sake of positive national image all Pakistanis are expected to keep their cool. Let us think positively to have a clear understanding of what is happening around and what is good for Pakistan on domestic and international scene and that what should be our reaction and line of action. Opinion is important to know and reflect on, no matter what is your profession and standing in the society. … [Read more...] about Failed financial discipline

Let people live with grace

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Simply to talk of corruption will not take us anywhere and give us a sense of relief and satisfaction. Reforms are needed to make politics deliver to contribute to nation building and improve the state of the economy. Harassment, being irrelevant, unreasonable, unrealistic, and undisciplined, missing the real issues, and failure to identify causes of extremism and terrorism are the cause of most … [Read more...] about Let people live with grace

Security and economy

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There cannot be any sovereignty in absence of economic sovereignty. Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa said recently that in difficult times no individual alone can succeed unless people rise as a nation. "It is time to be a nation, the Army Chief urged as he vowed to overcome economic crisis in the country. General Bajwa endorsed the relationship between security and economy, stating … [Read more...] about Security and economy

Voice of the people

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The voice of the people - whether dissent or approval - depends on the circumstances and the environment as well as the leadership style.The more positive the leadership, and more conducive the environment, more satisfied and content are the people. Resistance by top leaders of political parties indicates a parting of ways with the government.For the sake of political, social and economic … [Read more...] about Voice of the people

The budget principle

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The Public organization stands in marked contrast to private business. Government revenue is not expected to exceed governmental expenditure, leaving a surplus. Again only selected aspects of government activities are in the market. Significant performance cannot, therefore be judged, like in the case of private organizations, by control on all items of expense on the basis of their contributions … [Read more...] about The budget principle

Peace and stability

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National Security Challenges, internal and external, that Pakistan faces are numerous. Regional peace depends on maintenance of strategic stability in South Asia. Keeping a watch on forces and factors, including attitudes and approaches and outlook of the sole super power, the United States of America and other global players is of vital significance. The United States is under growing influence … [Read more...] about Peace and stability

Establishing a dynamic balance

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Chris Rock said "Legality is a matter of power, not justice." Without giving examples, we know that slavery and colonialism were made the order of the day by unjust societies and their powerful leaders who created institutions that divided the people and enforced dual economy, to create a line between the elite and the poor. Apartheid was not in line with democratic norms. It was expression of … [Read more...] about Establishing a dynamic balance

Collective wisdom need to control crisis

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The logic of democracy and general elections in the country is to create an enabling culture to strengthen state's institutions and to fix problems and issues inherited by the new political set-up that comes to power. When the performance is not visible, and the focus continues on talk of actions and inaction of the previous rulers the question arises as to who will ease the jitters and the … [Read more...] about Collective wisdom need to control crisis

Springs of Love

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Springs of love, I am told emanate from mountains of grace, And the beauty that they hold.Rushing and gushing water, turn into mighty rivers, so majestic and bold.Love and life is born and re-born Rivers have a great energy source in their foldWe need water to drink and wash etc., dams built on rivers are essential, for agriculture, power generation and economy to turn … [Read more...] about Springs of Love

Reforming institutions and resolving conflicts

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The long period between the Neolithic Revolution that started in 9500 BC and the British Industrial Revolution of the late 18th century is littered with spurts of economic growth. Those spurts were triggered by institutional innovations that ultimately faltered. In ancient Rome the institutions of the Republic, which created some degree of economic vitality and allowed for the construction of the … [Read more...] about Reforming institutions and resolving conflicts