Unending servitude to IMF
Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriA detailed analysis of International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff report on Pakistan transpires that the lender of last resort is dictating governance and economic policies of Pakistan. This is 22nd programme with…
The socially marginalised!
Huzaima Bukhari“Simple majoritarianism can easily lead to populism, which in turn might lead to fascism and the oppression of ethnic, religious and sexual minorities, women, the poor, and the socially marginalised”—Abdullah Ocalan‘Birds of a feather flock together’ is an old…
Reforms Agenda for sustainable growth
Dr. Ikramul Haq“A comprehensive strategy has been formulated to shift the gear and move to higher economic growth. I do not believe in increase in taxes to increase revenue collection but those outside the tax net would be tapped. The chances…
Success: Aim or endeavor?
Huzaima Bukhari“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value”―Albert EinsteinThe word ‘success’ has a variety of connotations relative to the age and desires of each human being. One size does not fit all because every one…
Pakistan’s long FATF ordeal
Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriThe world has evolved into a global village due to technological advancements, connectivity and integration with each other—all these increasing by each passing day. Though it is making life much easier, but…
Corruption, accountability & human rights abuses
Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriThe recent Transparency International Corruption Perception Index (CPI) reveals that corruption levels are standstill and there is no visible change noted for the tenth year in review. It shows that though Financial…
Pakistan, PTI & IMF’s bitter pills
Huzaima Bukhari & Abdul Rauf ShakooriThe coalition Government of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), owing to lack of control and indecisiveness, reached the brink of a severe fiscal crisis in 2019. Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, despite all the tall claims…
Dealing with emotional wounds
Huzaima Bukhari“Choose to focus your time, energy and conversation around people who inspire you, support you and help you to grow you into your happiest, strongest, wisest self”―Karen SalmansohnApropos to The unintentional wound a USA based friend suggested on providing…
Equal or privileged?
Huzaima Bukhari“All citizens are equal before law and are entitled to equal protection of law”―Article 25(1) of 1973 Constitution of Islamic Republic of PakistanWe claim to be a democratic state that boasts of democratic principles yet we have failed to…