The Assassinated Dance for Literature in South Asia on August 16, 2022“It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest I go to than I have ever known.” This is what Charles Dickens should have elaborated on when pursuing his ever-so ambitious timelessness. Instead, it played into a mystical array of both inefficiency, […]
Rising Interest in Whose Best Interest? on August 5, 2022Whether by the smallest of degree, a fluctuation in national interest rates can cause ripples across the economic spectrum, at times, leaving consumers worse off, than they originally were. The Central bank, earlier this week, took action to raise the levels to a little under a percentage point, and while, figures like these are constituent […]
The End of the Culture War on June 28, 2022Two groundbreaking steps, each contradictory of ideology, and governing branch structure have shaken America, as of last night. Based on the controversy, it would be unconscionable to even begin to describe, what these two decisions mean for the days, weeks, and no doubt years to follow. The Supreme Court of the United States has successfully […]
A Deeply Shook Nation on April 15, 2022Democrats are facing a tough election in America this year. With the midterms just around the corner, and primaries all set for June, America is seeing itself shakeup, and not exactly influenced by internal politics. Unlike other midterms, where the stakes are limited to party policy, and socio-economic differentiation, this year will be a tongue […]
A State of Despair on April 1, 2022The “special military operation” in Ukraine–as it is referred to–has and will have shockwaves for generations to come. But the war spilling over to other sides of the world will also send ripples; alienating and alternating opinions and global political standards for a few years to come. Cold Wars generally do have consequences. But is […]
The Great Decline on March 17, 2022In what has been a tough week–for what is the third week of the Russian invasion of Ukraine–Global Demands and Supplies are at a standstill. From the smartphone industry to the energy sector, different ideas are shaping this halt of trade between countries that see Russia at the very top of their supply chain. Russia, […]
The Impact of Sanctions on March 4, 2022Since the so-called third world war began over a week ago, attempts to defuse and rebuttals are afoot. So far, images of a full-scale invasion circulate on social media, as many try to make out the mere outreach and scope of this “incursion.” As per Ukrainian Media, over 350 civilians have lost their lives as […]
Price Hikes on February 26, 2022It’s safe to assume that Black Gold will truly adopt its name in worth, because that’s where fuel prices are headed. As of this week, fuel prices in Pakistan have risen a whopping 12 rupees, amounting to a total of about 160 rupees per liter. While some assume its government helplessness, its repetitive inflation fears […]
2022 and what recovery? on February 18, 20222022 was looking to be a transformative process for the global economy, with an average 60 per cent vaccination rate, booming across the world. This is a stark contrast to what high hopes were in store for 2022. The global economy currently makes up 90 trillion dollars in a hundred and ninety-four nations (nominal), out […]
An Uphill Task for Economists on February 8, 2022Pakistan has always been that mid-way existential crisis for economists across the world. It is a mixture of factors and externalities that truly have an equal contribution to -what some may call- a diverse nature. If prices are high globally, they skyrocket in Pakistan. If they fall globally, they cause inflation here. There is no […]