Pakistan’s economic future remains a topic of intense debate as the country grapples with structural inefficiencies, mounting external debt, and an over-reliance on international financial institutions such as the International Monetary Fund. While short-term bailouts provide temporary relief, a long-term strategy focused on self-sufficiency is necessary for sustainable economic growth. Reducing IMF dependency, leveraging regional […]
Punjab’s Sugar Price Crisis
The sugar price control crisis in Punjab has once again placed a heavy burden on consumers and industry stakeholders. As of March 2025, sugar prices in the open market have surged to Rs. 160 to Rs. 180 per kilogram, forcing many households to cut back on consumption. In response, the Punjab government has stepped in […]
Room and Gloom
The Roosevelt Hotel, a grand old dame of Midtown Manhattan, has seen it all. She’s played host to power brokers, movie stars, and dreamers chasing the American promise. She’s stood tall through the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, world wars, and the shifting tides of real estate fortunes. But now, in a twist soaked in […]
Markets between India and Pakistan
There is a curious alchemy to markets. They are places where transactions occur, but more than that, they are places where lives intersect. Stand in the middle of a bustling bazaar in Lahore, Delhi, or Dhaka, and you will find that the rhythm is the same-the bargaining, the haggling, the occasional raised voice followed by […]
Farm, Charm, Alarm
I remember the first time I stood in the middle of a wheat field in Punjab, the golden stalks swaying like a restless sea, whispering stories of abundance and struggle. Farming has always been the heartbeat of this land, an unbreakable bond between the people and the soil. But times are changing, and the fields […]
Brides, Pride, Guide
In the heart of Punjab, where tradition and modernity waltz in a delicate embrace, a quiet revolution is unfolding. It is a revolution draped in the colours of dignity, stitched with the threads of compassion, and woven into the very fabric of community spirit. The Punjab Dhee Rani Programme, launched under the leadership of Chief […]
AI on High
China’s AI revolution isn’t creeping up on the world – it’s charging forward at full speed. The rise of artificial intelligence in China isn’t just about catching up with Silicon Valley. It’s about setting a new course entirely, one that challenges the dominance of Western tech giants and reshapes industries from healthcare to energy. And […]
Farewell’s Final Bell
Life’s a funny thing, isn’t it? You spend your years chasing wisdom, searching for meaning, trying to put the puzzle together, and then, in the final moments, you get one last shot at summing it all up. Some go out with a whisper, some with a laugh, and some with a line so heavy it […]
Why do Nations Fail?
Why do some nations thrive while others falter? It is a question I have thought about often, especially when travelling or reading the news. The answer is not about luck, geography or even natural resources. It boils down to something less tangible but far more important: the quality of a nation’s institutions. Institutions – those […]
Lessons in Education Reform
The United States, long revered as a paragon of higher education, has faced its share of tumultuous enrollment scandals that reveal the cracks within even the most celebrated systems. These scandals, encompassing everything from financial malpractices in for-profit colleges to falsified public school enrollment data, carry valuable insights. For Pakistan, a nation grappling with its […]