The writer heads the Sustainable Development Policy Institute. He tweets at @abidsuleri
The government may have to revise some of the budget numbers to address IMF’s concerns
A census is crucial for representation in legislation but also in planning and policymaking
A complex mix of economic, political and climate-induced catastrophes has compounded the inflation crisis in Pakistan
It can be argued that some of the economic pain and suffering could have been avoided
Challenges facing the economy and their proposed solutions are persistent
If the IMF conditions are bitter, why do we want another programme?
A bulk of the $10 billion pledged by donors during the recent Geneva moot is in the form of loans
The New Year brings little hope for Pakistan’s flood survivors
COP27 concluded last week. Amid a historic outcome and some disappointments, many questions remain
Going into Sharm el-Sheikh, the rich world’s apathy towards developing countries will be a huge sore point
If the right lessons are not learnt, the next few weeks and months could prove even more challenging for flood survivors
Pakistan’s youth bulge offers both a challenge and an opportunity. Have we understood that?
SDGs cannot be achieved through a single player; achieving the goals requires an integrated and synchronised approach from all concerned
The prime minister has revived his proposal for a charter of economy, first mooted in 2018 as leader of the opposition in the National Assembly
The 75-year journey is a testimony to Pakistan’s economic resilience
Reforms can help improve operational inefficiencies in the power sector but green financing for energy transition is the way forward
Spending compromises on basic necessities to meet energy expenses will test many Pakistanis living in multidimensional poverty
There is an abundance of policies in Pakistan to tackle climate change but most lack resources and political ownership
Our fragile national economy cannot afford another spate of popular relief measures
The government failed to highlight the areas where it was doing well
