The writer holds a PhD in Economics and is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus. He can be reached at rafi.amiruddin@gmail.com.
Pakistan’s economy remains trapped in a cycle of low productivity and informality
In the absence of official action, ordinary citizens have initiated BDS movements in many countries, reframing debates and commercial landscapes
Given that the nuclear-armed countries have been prone historically to conflict over Kashmir, any miscalculation could spiral into a major...
Achieving the Uraan objectives will require tackling structural constraints through comprehensive reforms and sustained political consensus
Mitigating plastic pollution requires a multifaceted approach
Pakistan’s structural economic health remains fragile
Academic exchanges between Pakistan and the Maldives can significantly strengthen bilateral ties
The third edition of Hayat-i-Javed is the most authentic version to date
Despite its high ambitions, the SCO has to deal with internal discord that threatens its cohesion
Internet slowdown could have permanent economic consequences for Pakistan’s global competitiveness
The recent crises amid economic instability have heightened public frustration
Combining strict enforcement with behavioural nudges can ensure compliance with the plastic bag ban
There is a consistent element of ad hoc-ism in national economic policies
A comparative analysis of post-independence development in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh
The economic crisis in Pakistan has had profound social repercussions
Social media has become a battlefield for digital boycott over Gaza
Pakistan’s economic challenges in recent years have been deeply rooted in its perennial structural issues
The crux of Pakistan’s economic challenges lies in its political-economic fabric rather than being associated with the timing of elections
In the wake of recent incidents, calls have been made to ban online loan apps. But just how prevalent and exploitative are these?
