Redistribution of resources, equality and Islamic economic system on June 10, 2020The dream of equality is as old as the human history. Humans have been deceived in the name of equality time and again. The evolution of civilization could not present an answer. The world kept on experimenting but is nowhere near a solution. In recent years the spread of in-equality accelerated and now it is […]
Budget, Economy, Statistics and Options for Pakistan on June 7, 2020The government of Pakistan is discussing the possible budget for country. Although it is routine thing but this year it will not be usual business due to multiple factors. COVID-19 has hit world and it has changed dynamics of world economy. The factors of economy are adjusting to new normal. Governments have been stuck between […]
Structural or rhetoric governance on May 29, 2020Governance is one of the most favorite subjects to talk about in Pakistan. You ask about any problem of Pakistan, the answer would be governance. It does not make any difference from whom you are asking. It may be politician, military person, bureaucrat or common citizen like cobbler, driver, daily wagers etc. Another common point […]
Economic Crisis with New Characteristics on May 20, 2020Economic crises are not new to human. The phenomena is going on from unknown times. In past recession were triggered due to supply or demand shock, or bad performance or mismanagement of financial sectors. We can quote numerous examples from known history of human kind like great recession of 1930s or the latest recession of […]
The Interplay of Environment and Economy in Post COVID-19 Era on May 15, 2020International financial and economic institutions are expecting another economic recession due to COVID-19. The notion is substantiated by the worsening economic and financial indicators across the world. Restrictions on mobility has further worsen the economic plight of countries. The chances of recovery have been worsened. Although the impact will vary among the countries, but no […]
Re-Imagining Economy on May 11, 2020The endurance of economic system has started to diminish with the single stroke of COVID-19. Economic system was already under stress for many years. The factors of stress were from multiple fields and had introduce complicated challenges. Although it was feeling the pressure, but it was able to sustain. Though, COVID-19 has proved to be […]
Cooptation or back to pre-westphalia period on May 4, 2020Europe graduated from Medieval times by putting an end to senseless competition and conflicts of Roman Empire. The expectation was that society will move toward a more stable and secure period. It will help to create prosperity for people. The expectation was originated due to three very important reasons, 1) technological development especially in the […]
Human Capital: Role of Women? on April 27, 2020Pakistan is a country of 220 million plus people. It has 65 percent youth, which is a blessing. Regretfully, Pakistan is unable to convert this huge human resource into human capital. Country is struggling to find a viable option or solution to overcome the manic of poor human capital. Pakistan is ranked at 134th place […]
CPEC: Relevance for Middle East on April 25, 2020World Economic Outlook report by IMF stated that the MENA region will suffer a loss of US$ 323 billion due to COVID-19 and lower oil prices. It is equivalent to 12 percent of GDP of region. Although all countries of MENA would be impacted but the major losers would be oil exporting countries from Middle […]
COVID-19: Will Elite Give Favor to Themselves on April 20, 2020The ruling elite has always claimed that they are die hard proponents of welfare of common people. They are going through sufferings to get a chance to serve the people and marginalized communities. They are running campaigns to highlight their achievements in service of humanity. TV screens and media outlets are full of their words […]