Reforming institutions
What promises were made the last time, or the last many times, that custodial deaths occurred?
Faisal Bari
No cakewalk for businesses
Businesses require complex contracting. They have a whole range of relationships that they need to forge.
Building competence
Competence is not just about individuals. It is about organisations and institutions as well.
Out of school, out of sight
What will it cost the government to get all children to go to school?
How many are too many?
How can parents know how many of their children will survive to adulthood?
NON-FICTION: TRACKING SINDH’S ECONOMY
An invaluable resource provides an overview of where Sindh stands today, in any of the sectors related to its economy
Hard times & little hope
The trials and tribulations of a low-income family in Pakistan.
Taxation measures
The government's priorities should be about moving Pakistan towards a sustainable and equitable growth path.
Learning on vacation
Children should be encouraged to read widely, beyond their assigned curriculum.
Go home, you are 55
An age-based policy will not solve performance-related issues.
Higher education budget cuts
Even if universities get to work on raising private funding, it will take years to build a successful campaign.
PhD holder and unemployed
The HEC is often criticised for focusing on the quantity rather than quality of programmes.
Inclusive education
Nabila and Khadija are in trouble. They are at risk of dropping out of school.
Austerity and education
Our education sector needs significant improvement. How is this possible without more money?
A staggering gap
Millions of educated women are still not in the labour force. Imagine the impact on Pakistan if they were.
Schooling and learning
A recent report is showing impressive gains in learning across Pakistan.
Beyond stabilisation
The state seems to lack the will and the skill to manage structural reforms.
Schooling options
How do we put out-of-school children into schools, and how do we ensure improvement in standards?
Youth and sports
Sports can teach our youth valuable lessons in how to live and work in harmony.
Talking of reforms
Are we going to jail parents if they are not able or willing to send children to school?