The writer heads the Sustainable Development Policy Institute. He tweets at @abidsuleri
The climate negotiations in Belém are in for a difficult second week
Have the IMF and World Bank upheld the UN’s vision of stability and shared prosperity or served their major shareholders?
Pakistan is once again faced with devastating floods. How reassuring is our flood relief and rehabilitation financing?
A sobering reflection on the state of the country’s economy
A look at the economic cost of escalation in the region
Persistent internet disruptions paint Pakistan as an unstable business environment
Having managed to inch forward, the economy is not out of the woods
The fight against climate change is as much about power and priorities as it is about evidence and solutions
COP29’s legacy will be determined by the interplay of finance, policy frameworks and implementation strategies
For Pakistan’s adaptation plan to be successful, much more is required than policy directives from a single ministry
Through mechanisms of accountability and civic participation, democracy delivers long-term improvements in social development
Political instability exacerbates many fiscal challenges the country is faced with
Sustainable progress requires an element of bipartisan support for reform
A comprehensive rethinking of existing policies and institutional arrangements could foster climate resilience
Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project can help Islamabad meet Pakistan’s rising energy needs
The next government needs to engage with its political opponents to facilitate comprehensive economic recovery
Economic recovery after the elections will require decisiveness, transparency, and inclusive collaboration
While the jury may still be out on the Dubai Consensus, one thing is certain:it marks the beginning of the end of fossil fuels
World leaders gather in Dubai to hammer out a deal at UN Climate Change Conference
Any political party aspiring to lead the next government should refrain from raising expectations of immediate relief as this will likely backfire
