The recent bidding and partial privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) marks a significant development in Pakistan’s economic reform agenda. After decades of mounting losses, operational inefficiencies, political interference, and repeated bailout packages, the government’s decision to offload a majority stake in the national flag carrier has been presented as a bold and unavoidable step...
Pakistan’s experience with TIR—particularly on corridors involving China, Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia—shows that TIR underperformance is not caused by weak legal frameworks or lack of political support. It is caused by execution-level resistance. A key operational reality observed in Pakistan is this: No government will facilitate a system if its own enforcement officers recommend...
The relationship between democracy, governance and poverty is complex, deeply interconnected and critical for sustainable development. Across the developing world, particularly in countries like Pakistan, poverty cannot be understood in isolation from the quality of democratic institutions and governance structures. Weak democracy leads to poor governance, and poor governance in turn entrenches poverty, creating a...
Economic growth and long-term sustainability in Pakistan are directly dependent on political stability. The experience of developed and emerging countries demonstrates that without a stable political system, neither a strong economy can be built nor sustainable development achieved. Despite Pakistan’s strategic location, natural resources, young population, and substantial agricultural and livestock sectors, the country has...
Poverty in Pakistan is not merely an economic condition; it is a reflection of deep-rooted governance failures. Despite possessing fertile land, abundant natural resources, and a large youthful population, a significant proportion of citizens continues to struggle for basic necessities such as food, healthcare, education, and dignified employment. This persistent contradiction underscores a fundamental reality:...
Pakistan’s location gives it natural corridor advantages linking South Asia with Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Yet transit trade performance remains inconsistent despite multiple agreements, infrastructure investments, and the availability of tools like TIR. The core problem is not geography or treaties. It is execution. Through corridor-level analysis, one conclusion becomes clear: transit...
Islamabad, the world’s second most beautiful capital, has long faced serious public health risks due to the absence of a formal slaughterhouse. Despite repeated announcements and promises over many years, the capital still lacks a modern slaughterhouse, forcing meat traders to slaughter animals in homes, streets, or open areas. This informal practice not only violates...
Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar arrives not merely as a film but as a cultural artifact crystallizing a troubling trend in contemporary Indian cinema—the weaponization of the medium to serve narrow nationalist agendas. Starring Ranveer Singh as a brooding RAW agent infiltrating Pakistan’s “deep state,” the film has sparked intense debate beyond its cinematic merits, reigniting discussions...
DP World’s agreement with Afghanistan to modernise Torkham and Hairatan is not just an Afghan story — it is a direct test of Pakistan’s trade, transit, and port strategy. For Pakistan, the question is simple:Will we monetise geography through efficiency, or rely on geography while others monetise it? Why This Matters for Pakistan Pakistan remains...
Ensuring Day-One Competence, as defined by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH, formerly OIE), is now a global requirement for veterinary graduates, and Pakistan must urgently adopt it. Day-One Competence refers to the set of minimum knowledge, practical skills, and professional behaviors that a veterinarian must demonstrate independently on the very first day of...
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