Pakistan: Improving EOIR standards
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriEnsuring transparency in various areas of governance appears to be a continuous challenge for Pakistan. The recent report of Transparency International ranked us at number 140 out of 180 jurisdictions on Corruption Perception Index…
Need for all-out reforms
Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriEconomic growth is strongly related to good governance and political stability in a country. Unfortunately, during the last 75 years of our existence, both these elements have been largely missing. The four…
Economy under IMF programme
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriPakistan’s economy has been going through a turbulent phase where fiscal imbalances and global challenges have adversely impacted key economic indicators. The Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved…
When tragedy strikes
Huzaima Bukhari“We don’t even know how strong we are until we are forced to bring that hidden strength forward. In times of tragedy, of war, of necessity, people do amazing things. The human capacity for survival and renewal is awesome.”—Isabel…
Pakistan & FATF: Crucial Days Ahead
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriThe Asia Pacific Group (APG), an inter-governmental organization, consisting of 41-member jurisdictions has recently issued 4th Follow-up Report (FUR) on the Mutual Evaluation of Pakistan. Such publications by AGP are assessments as to whether…
Nature’s wrath, human’s suffering!
Huzaima Bukhari“We must use the wrath of nature as our teacher”—Bhumibol AdulyadejLong before the earth became an abode for human beings, this planet went through many phases of natural occurrences—from the blazing ball of fire at birth to subsequent ice…
IMF, floods & economy
Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori“Pakistan’s economy has been buffeted by adverse external conditions, due to spillovers from the war in Ukraine, and domestic challenges, including from accommodative policies that resulted in uneven and unbalanced growth. Steadfast…
Devastating floods demand national cohesion
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriThe adverse weather conditions have unfolded a catastrophic situation where floods have created an unprecedented havoc. As reported in media, around 33 million people across Pakistan have been affected as of August 25, 2022….
Wars glorified, peace vilipended
Huzaima Bukhari“War: a massacre of people who don’t know each other for the profit of people who know each other but don’t massacre each other”—Paul ValeryTravelling around the world, one comes across landmarks attributed to battles and wars, many of…