Pakistan’s stagnant tax base A broader tax base would lead to increased fiscal capacity for spending on human development needs. Updated 22 Nov, 2020 09:48am
Toxic masculinity is a problem. So what are men going to do about it? Can a society where half the population feels unsafe, traumatised, and harassed every day of their lives make progress? Updated 21 Oct, 2020 10:58am
Why Budget 2021 has increased the odds of a severe recession in Pakistan The government has a duty to do everything in its power to catalyse growth and prevent economic catastrophe. Published 18 Jun, 2020 10:23pm
Creative and bold policy measures are critical for the post-Covid economy, but will Imran Khan walk the talk? The scale of the crisis means it is a tremendous opportunity to restructure the economic foundations of the country. Updated 12 Jun, 2020 06:30pm
As economy grinds to a halt, businesses need a stimulus package but they should prepare to give back Setting the foundation to kickstart the economy is as important as combating Covid-19 itself. Updated 04 May, 2020 08:50am
Is corruption really the source of our economic crisis? The idea that corruption is the root cause of Pakistan's problems needs to be rooted in better evidence. Updated 15 Jan, 2020 02:29pm
The damning state of Pakistan's women Pakistani women are undereducated, physically and mentally abused and lack access to information and financial services. Updated 26 Jun, 2019 09:58am
Tax amnesty: Is PTI packaging gimmicks as economic reforms? The real tragedy is that those in power in Pakistan do not seem to believe in evidence-based policymaking. Updated 16 Nov, 2019 11:02am
Three things Asad Umar failed at that cost him his job He didn't have a robust plan, didn't partake in the politics of the job and ultimately lost the prime minister's trust. Updated 27 Apr, 2019 08:10am
What does the future of regional trade in South Asia look like? A bold push can have a transformative impact across the region. Updated 16 Nov, 2019 11:06am
Pakistan's debt policy has brought us to the brink. Another five years of the same is unsustainable PTI has been dealt a tough hand but we can't afford to see the party fail. Updated 16 Nov, 2019 11:02am
