Stories by Ishrat Husain

Reshaping economic ties

Reshaping economic ties

A benign geopolitical environment, coupled with renewed international respect, should compel us to rethink our economic strategy decisively. Updated 25 Oct, 2025 08:12am
Industrial policy redefined

Industrial policy redefined

Industrialisation must be central to growth strategy — not just to boost exports, but to dri­­ve innovation, create jobs and develop skilled workforce. Updated 27 Sep, 2025 08:28am
Revamping the ecosystem

Revamping the ecosystem

Key to high-quality performance of public sector institutions lies in attracting, retaining and motivating civil servants of high calibre throughout the system. Updated 19 Jul, 2025 08:55am
Tariffs & export expansion

Tariffs & export expansion

As these targets and action plans evolve, maintaining consistency, continuity, coherence, coordination and predictability is paramount. Updated 26 Jun, 2025 09:25am
A tale of two tracks

A tale of two tracks

Sloth and inertia have made the civil services unresponsive and inefficient. Published 29 May, 2025 08:16am
India must rethink

India must rethink

Peaceful and cordial relations with neighbouring countries would enhance prospects of India attaining its ambitions. Updated 10 May, 2025 09:06am
Alternative to new varsity

Alternative to new varsity

Instead of building a new university with £190m, there’s the option of revisiting existing campuses. Updated 22 Mar, 2025 08:50am
Home-grown economic plans

Home-grown economic plans

Implementing these reforms would be painful the first three years but by year five, the government can show stabilisation and growth revival. Updated 08 Jun, 2024 08:56am
The ‘awam’ and reform

The ‘awam’ and reform

Expressions of fear that reforms would hurt the people are a ruse to protect elite interests. Updated 22 Jan, 2023 08:44am
Don’t disrupt democracy

Don’t disrupt democracy

While there may be reforms, progress and prosperity under authoritarian regimes, these do not last long. Updated 05 Jan, 2023 09:10am
High Time To Live In The Modern World

High Time To Live In The Modern World

A once thriving industrial sector was thrown off track by Bhutto’s nationalisation policies. Dr Ishrat Hussain asserts that only Published 14 Aug, 2022 07:12am
Remodelling The Red-tape Brigade

Remodelling The Red-tape Brigade

Transforming an antiquated and complacent bureaucracy into a force capable of excellence in service delivery will not be an easy Published 14 Aug, 2022 07:12am