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Naqi Zafar (Karachi)

In the long run we are all dead
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In the long run we are all dead

This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial "'Charter of economy'" carried by the newspaper yesterday. The newspaper has argued, among other things, that "However, all its efforts could be frustrated by a determined opposition within the parliame
Published 10 Jul, 2019 12:00am
NAB chairman's argument
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NAB chairman's argument

The NAB chairman seems to have made an interesting argument by saying that those who had been in power for 30 years would be audited first followed by those who had been in power for a few months. "NAB does not believe in political revenge and neither doe
Published 06 Jul, 2019 12:00am
'Afghan peace talks'
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'Afghan peace talks'

This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial "Afghan peace talks" carried by the newspaper in its July 2 issue. It has argued, among other things, that "The fourth interlocutor, Pakistan, has for some time now been arguing publicly for an 'Afghan-
Published 04 Jul, 2019 12:00am
'Progressive capitalism'
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'Progressive capitalism'

That Business Recorder op-ed writer, M Ziauddin, is a very well read person is a fact. He, for example, always comes up with arguments for which he often cites the works of global writers. In his latest contribution for the newspaper titled "Progre
Published 28 Jun, 2019 12:00am
SBP governor's press conference
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SBP governor's press conference

Former finance secretary Dr Waqar Masood Khan is highly perceptive because he always gives an extraordinarily perceptive account of country's economy. In his latest contribution for this newspaper, for example, he spelled out the key takeaways from State
Published 24 Jun, 2019 12:00am
A clever response
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A clever response

DG ISPR Major-General Asif Ghafoor has responded in a highly meaningful manner to Indian Home Minister Amit Shah's congratulatory message to the Indian cricket team after their win over Pakistan in the World Cup clash, in which he said: "Another strike on
Published 19 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Tensions in the Gulf of Oman
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Tensions in the Gulf of Oman

Iran has rightly rebuffed blame for attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman. Moreover, it has affirmed its responsibility for security in the Strait of Hormuz where almost a fifth of the world's oil passes. How unfortunate it is that the US has poi
Published 18 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Army's laudable decision
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Army's laudable decision

That army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa has always led from the front is a fact that has found its best expression from his remarks that he made in relation to a voluntary cut in defence budget. According to him, the military's decision to forgo an annu
Published 09 Jun, 2019 12:00am
On the sidelines of OIC summit
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On the sidelines of OIC summit

The recently-concluded summit of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (formerly Organisation of Islamic Conference) seems to have thrown up a valuable opportunity for prime minister Imran Khan to grab it with both hands. It was his meeting with crown princ
Published 04 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Ghani-Imran meeting
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Ghani-Imran meeting

A meeting between Prime Minister Imran Khan and President of Afghanistan Dr Ashraf Ghani held on the sidelines of the 14th Islamic Summit in Makkah-al-Makarramah on Friday is a highly significant development. It is about time the Afghan president stopped
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
The goal of economic stabilisation
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The goal of economic stabilisation

The PTI government is said to have identified economic stabilisation as its major goal. It is argued that economic stabilisation is not merely confined to a single individual sector of economy but embraces all its facts. Special Assistant to Prime Ministe
Published 30 May, 2019 12:00am
Modi's victory
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Modi's victory

How ironic it is that although Muslims in India constitute nearly 11 percent of total population, their representation in parliament or Lok Sabha is less than five percent. Narendra Modi's victory in the 2019 election could be seen as a referendum on Modi
Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am
Remembering Nawabzada Nasrullah Khan
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Remembering Nawabzada Nasrullah Khan

Political and economic commentator Rashed Rahman seems to have presented a highly realistic picture of whatever is obtaining on the political and economic issues facing the country in a highly meaningful manner. In his latest contribution to the newspaper
Published 22 May, 2019 12:00am
Remembering Nawabzada Nasrullah Khan
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Remembering Nawabzada Nasrullah Khan

Political and economic commentator Rashed Rahman seems to have presented a highly realistic picture of whatever is obtaining on the political and economic issues facing the country in a highly meaningful manner. In his latest contribution to the newspaper
Published 22 May, 2019 12:00am
The plight of Palestinians
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The plight of Palestinians

This is apropos a Business Recorder news item "Qatar distributes Gaza funds" carried by the newspaper yesterday. According to it, Qatar began distributing millions of dollars in aid in the Gaza Strip on Monday in a fresh bid to restore calm after a
Published 15 May, 2019 12:00am
'Legalised bribery'
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'Legalised bribery'

Business Recorder op-ed writer Shabir Ahmed in his latest article "Consumer interest losing to producer interest?" has raised a highly important point by arguing, among other things, that "The days of mulching government contracts, transferring the
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Dealing with the economic mess
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Dealing with the economic mess

Business Recorder op-ed writer Ali Khizar has raised a very important point in relation to the ongoing talks between the government and the IMF. According to him, "the ongoing IMF programme negotiations are tough; and this is not because of any del
Published 06 May, 2019 12:00am
Mainstreaming madrasas
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Mainstreaming madrasas

It is a matter of great satisfaction that the government has finally decided to take control of a network of over 30,000 madrasas as part of a drive to "mainstream" the madrasas by bringing them under state control.
Published 01 May, 2019 12:00am
Qarz ki peetay thay mai...
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Qarz ki peetay thay mai...

This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed "Elephant in the room" carried by the newspaper yesterday. Veteran economic journalist M. Ziauddin has impressively narrated what actually constitutes country's economic history. He has argued, among other
Published 25 Apr, 2019 12:00am
The economic mess and Asad Umar
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The economic mess and Asad Umar

According to finance minister Asad Umar, policy-level agreement has been reached with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) but details of the package estimated at between $ 6 billion to $ 8 billion, would be finalised when the mission visits Pakistan dur
Published 18 Apr, 2019 12:00am