Jawaid Bokhari

Move for a pre-poll reform agenda

Participatory federalism would be strengthened if the widest possible consensus was achieved through multiple-party dialogue that focused on reforms Published 20 Nov, 2023 07:05am

Emerging investment trends

Official efforts notwithstanding, many hurdles need to be removed to facilitate businessmen Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:54am

COMPANY NEWS

As per a press release, International Industries Limited (IIL), Pakistan’s largest manufacturer and exporter of steel and polymer Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:54am
Overcoming resistance to change

Overcoming resistance to change

Instead of attributing our failures to outside forces, we now increasingly acknowledge we are culpable for the dismal state. Updated 30 Oct, 2023 08:58am

Renewing citizen’s confidence

The centralised top-down approach with its limited reach is not enough to put things right and needs the crutches of the bottom Published 16 Oct, 2023 06:58am

Redefining devolution

Much of the problems in devolution can be attributed to federating units not being treated as autonomous entities but as provinces. Updated 09 Oct, 2023 01:43pm
Analysis: Outlook for culture change

Analysis: Outlook for culture change

An overview of the current conditions indicates that the hybrid regime will pass the baggage on to the next elected government. Updated 18 Sep, 2023 11:34am
Grappling with grey market

Grappling with grey market

Expansion of the tax base will remain elusive as long as the informal economy remains unincorporated. Updated 11 Sep, 2023 09:50am
Competitive energy rates needed

Competitive energy rates needed

Short-lived regulatory measures did help cut imports but at cost of reducing manufacturing and slowing down economic growth, investment. Updated 04 Sep, 2023 08:06am

Social costs and instability

Timely elections may open up the path of stability if the government elected in free and fair polls is allowed to complete Published 21 Aug, 2023 07:44am
Empowering those left out

Empowering those left out

Grassroots democracy is inescapable for reducing the gap between the government and the people as well as the state. Updated 31 Jul, 2023 11:36am
Striking at the roots of a problem

Striking at the roots of a problem

Credit advanced by banks to the private sector, a Ferguson report says, remains the lowest at 15pc of GDP in Pakistan compared to the regional range of 32-39pc. Published 24 Jul, 2023 08:01am