If you ask me the biggest issue with Pakistan’s foreign policy throughout its history has been and still is that it is too eager. Yes, too keen. Explanations abound. Is it not…
Month: August 2024
Spiritual economics
This piece could have easily been called “voodoo economics”. But the term does not do justice to what we are about to discuss. As per the Oxford dictionary, voodoo economics means “an…
The rich man’s failed revolution
Actions have consequences. The problem with our habit of offering ball-by-ball commentary is that we often miss forests for trees. But when the penny drops, as it must, we are stuck in…
Checks and balances
Media reports recently revealed information about the salaries of the top office holders of the country as it was submitted to the Public Accounts Committee. It was inevitable that the media would…
Blight of nations
A man dies and goes to heaven. At Pearly Gates, he is accosted by Saint Peter. After quick introductions and seeing everything checks out, the Saint asks our man to show his…