‘Divide and rule’ trampling agri sector
By Khalid Saeed Wattoo Published in Dawn on July 29, 2024 The agriculture sector in Pakistan is experiencing excessive land fragmentation because of prevailing inheritance laws that divide land among family members over successive generations. Simultaneously, the expansion of housing colonies on the periphery of urban centres continues to eat […]
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JulConcerns arise in Gulf states regarding Pakistani labour force
By Nausheen Yusuf Published in The News on July 30, 2024 ISLAMABAD: In a concerning development for Pakistanis working abroad, multiple Gulf nations have voiced their concerns regarding Pakistani expatriates and labour force working in their respective countries. Briefing the Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis, Secretary Overseas Pakistanis Dr[…]
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Jul‘Crisis of governability’
By Umair Javed Published in Dawn on July 22, 2024 IN a recent piece published in the Journal of Democracy, scholars Adeel Malik and Maya Tudor provide an overview of why the Pakistani state is losing its ability to control the political landscape. In their own words, the authors foresee[…]
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JulPakistan records 13-year low CAD
By Salman Siddiqui Published in The Express Tribune on July 20, 2024 KARACHI: Pakistan posted a surprising 13-year low current account deficit (CAD) of $681 million (or 0.2% of GDP) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. This was achieved through economic engineering, which partially compromised growth by controlling[…]
