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.
The seriousness of the government will be judged by the concrete steps it takes now
With a new year before us, let’s take a fresh look at some of our perennial problems
The need for a dynamic judicial system can hardly be overemphasised
Vested interests have been trying to achieve their ulterior motives by politicising sectarian and religious concerns
The most significant reason behind inflation seems to be related to Pakistan’s commitment to the IMF
If the history of accountability in Pakistan is any indicator, the dust raised by the Pandora Papers will settle down in a while; or will it?
The Taliban have made gross miscalculations about their self-determined messianic role
Declining faith in government can adversely affect its ability to carry out its functions
The state seems too occupied with other important things to take care of street children.
Climate change could directly cost the world economy $7.9 trillion by mid-century
Overhauling the justice system is the key to reducing violence against women
It must be realised that putting a law on the statute book, though extremely important, is one small step
On the prime minister’s budget speech
Is the political leadership ready to transcend parochial interests in favour of economic and environmental sustainability?
The problem with Pakistan’s democracy is that it has been stabbed in the back by both military dictators and politicians
As OIC leaders dither in the strategic domain, their diplomatic performance is no less egregious
Continuation of policies and a bipartisan approach to development problems is key to successful economic turnaround
Why are people so willing to respond to the call of religious authorities in Pakistan?
There is weight in much of what is being said about the prime minister's assertion
Pakistan has struggled with its intractable problem of poverty and must learn from China’s example
