Abdullah Khalid

Abdullah Khalid

  • Why Article 140-A must evolve

    The representational image shows the Metropolitan Corporation Lahore building. — MCL/File The Punjab Assembly’s recent resolution to amend...

  • Why Article 140-A must evolve

    Why Article 140-A must evolve

    The representational image shows the Metropolitan Corporation Lahore building. — MCL/File The Punjab Assembly’s recent resolution to amend...

  • Why gender laws need follow-up

    The representational image shows female students taking computer classes at a digital skill training institute on September 6, 2024. —...

  • Why gender laws need follow-up

    Why gender laws need follow-up

    The representational image shows female students taking computer classes at a digital skill training institute on September 6, 2024. —...

  • Women in parliament

    Women in parliament

    Across Global South, and especially in Pakistan, women remain chronically underrepresented in politics

  • Rethinking the NFC Award

    Rethinking the NFC Award

    New NFC Award must reflect today’s challenges: climate vulnerability, urban inequality and economic decentralisation

  • Power without devolution

    Power without devolution

    Instead of empowering districts and tehsils, provinces consolidated power in their own capitals

  • Governance on the brink

    Governance on the brink

    Constitutional framework may have changed, but political and institutional behaviours have not

  • Power beyond symbolism

    Power beyond symbolism

    Women in politics often find themselves relegated to women's wings, treated as auxiliary units

  • Women’s unfinished revolution

    Women’s unfinished revolution

    Globally, there is an increasing focus on creating gender-balanced societies to address women’s status issues

  • Why District Finance Commissions matter

    Why District Finance Commissions matter

    Pakistan stands at a pivotal moment in its political and economic trajectory, where strengthening local governance is more critical than ever.

  • Democracy’s missing half

    Democracy’s missing half

    Women are half of world’s population, but underrepresented in politics, decision-making, and leadership roles

  • Think tanks for change: the case of NNETT

    Think tanks for change: the case of NNETT

    In a rapidly evolving economic landscape, the importance of informed policymaking cannot be overstated. Pakistan’s economic challenges, from...

  • Budget 2024-25: balancing growth and stability

    Budget 2024-25: balancing growth and stability

    Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has announced Pakistan’s federal budget for 2024-25, targeting a modest 3.6 per cent growth for the coming...

  • Empowered women, empowered nation

    Empowered women, empowered nation

    Pakistan has taken some positive steps towards women’s inclusion in local governance

  • Hope for businesses

    Businesses in Pakistan faced some ‘unforeseeable circumstances’ due to the disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. This unfortunate reality...

  • Business gaps

    Pakistan has been gradually reducing the regulatory requirements for businesses operating in various geographical jurisdictions. Still there is...