A different Pakistan economy!

Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar’s participation in the International Monetary Fund/World Bank annual meetings (10-16 October) must have been an eye opener in two critical aspects: not only is Pakistan’s economy markedly d...

Responding to the challenge of terrorism

Following the Taliban’s return to power in 2021, the situation has grown more complex, with accusations that the Taliban is sheltering and supporting groups like the TTP. Pakistan has continued diplomatic efforts, urging the T...

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Neoliberalism, IMF’s exceptional financing & recidivist behaviour of programme countries—I

Traditionally, Pakistan has been infamously called a ‘one-tranche’ country, which although is correct in the context that it has left International Monetary Fund (IMF) programmes after receiving a few initial tranche disburs...

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Gaza truce deal

Israel and Hamas are reported to have reached a ceasefire agreement at last. According to press reports, final draft of a ceasefire deal hammered out at talks in Doha by US and Israeli officials and Hamas representatives achieve...

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Political dialogue is indispensable

Communication and negotiation are indispensable pillars of politics, serving as a bridge between conflicting ideologies and facilitating solutions that ensure governance, stability, and progress. History is replete with examples...

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Tackling unemployment

It is appreciated that the government is “working on a policy aimed at lowering unemployment by providing the youth with professional skills and fostering private sector involvement, as these are the key elements for enhancing...

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