Elections & missing manifestos
Dr. Ikramul Haq and Abdul Rauf ShakooriWith general elections approaching fast, an air of suspicion looms over the political landscape. Despite the onset of campaign activities, a significant concern is the apparent lack of earnestness among political parties, given the…
Elections & electoral promises
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriWith the conclusion of the general elections on February 8, 2024, the new elected leadership of Pakistan, for the term spanning 2024-2029, has received the voters’ constitutional mandate. Throughout this electoral process, political parties…
Global economic outlook 2024
Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriBy unlocking big, bold investments, we can drive sustainable development and climate action and put the global economy on a stronger growth path for all. We must build on the progress made…
Malice Towards None & All
Elections, State, Elitism & CitizensDr. Ikramul Haq“The State shall ensure the elimination of all forms of exploitation and the gradual fulfilment of the fundamental principle, from each according to his ability to each according to his work”—Article 3, Constitution of…
India’s flagrant AML-CFT & HR violations
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriMoney laundering poses a significant threat to the integrity of global financial system. According to UNDOC estimates, as Indian economy exceeded the US$3 trillion mark in 2021, the scale of money laundering reached approximately…
IMF & upcoming government
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriPakistan’s economic trajectory remains complicated, with future optimism intricately linked to the effective implementation of rational, tough and robust policies along with much-needed but long-overdue fundamental structural reforms. The country obtained a 9-month Stand-By…
Kids—potential adults
Huzaima Bukhari“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men”—Frederick Douglass, American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer and statesman.Nelson Mandela was so right when he opined that there could be no keener revelation of a society’s soul…
Need for accountability & reforms
Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq and Abdul Rauf ShakooriCorruption will continue to thrive until justice systems can punish wrongdoing and keep governments in check. When justice is bought or politically interfered with, it is the people that suffer. Leaders should…
Leadership challenges in testing times
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriIn 2023, the optimism for positive change in Pakistan was once again thwarted. The year ended with unfulfilled promises and shattered hopes. Lingering issues, initially brushed aside, escalated into a widespread turmoil that impacted…