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Modi's India on a larger canvas - III
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Modi's India on a larger canvas - III

Will India ever be a 'superpower' as it has long aspired to be? The answer lies in the following facts: The late Atal Behari Vajpayee, the then Prime Minister of India, once voiced his concern that India, a country of over a billion people with world's la
Published 02 Nov, 2019 12:00am
Modi's India on a larger canvas - II
Opinion

Modi's India on a larger canvas - II

In the 2014 general elections, the business elites in India decided to stand behind BJP-nominee Narendra Modi, expecting favourable business policies for their fraternity. BJP did deliver much on that expectation during a good part of its last tenure. The
Updated 26 Oct, 2019 05:22am
Modi's India on bigger canvas - I
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Modi's India on bigger canvas - I

On August 5, 2019 the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in New Delhi announced the revocation of Article 370, a provision in the Indian constitution that governs the relationship of the disputed state of Jammu and Kashmir with India. Simultaneously, the
Updated 19 Oct, 2019 06:46am
The FATF challenge
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The FATF challenge

The FATF was formed by the 1989 G7 Summit in Paris to combat the growing problem of money laundering. The task force was charged with studying money laundering trends, monitoring legislative, financial and law enforcement activities taken at the national
Updated 12 Oct, 2019 05:00am
It's all about economy
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It's all about economy

After his return from New York, prime minister Imran Khan rushed around visiting the earthquake-affected people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, addressing the administrative issues of Punjab and seeking to address the concerns of businessmen.
Published 05 Oct, 2019 12:00am
It's all about economy
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It's all about economy

After his return from New York, prime minister Imran Khan rushed around visiting the earthquake-affected people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, addressing the administrative issues of Punjab and seeking to address the concerns of businessmen.
Updated 05 Oct, 2019 08:56am
Indo-Pak standoff: economic fallout
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Indo-Pak standoff: economic fallout

Pakistan and India's economies are both facing challenges. The PTI government inherited an ailing economy riddled with massive burden of debt, rupee value depreciation and major fiscal imbalances. It opted in favour of an IMF programme and restructuring o
Updated 28 Sep, 2019 10:09am
IMF gives Pakistan 'full marks'
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IMF gives Pakistan 'full marks'

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is reported to have expressed full satisfaction in the deliverables so far achieved by Pakistan. The mission during its visit to Pakistan reviewed the measures taken by the government in the policy, fiscal and current
Published 21 Sep, 2019 12:00am
PM-businesspeople interaction
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PM-businesspeople interaction

Prime Minister Imran Khan while addressing a select group of businesspeople said last Tuesday that his government was making all-out efforts to provide maximum facilities to business community.
Updated 14 Sep, 2019 07:53am
Future of renewable energy in Pakistan
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Future of renewable energy in Pakistan

Power Division is reported to have finalised the draft Renewable Energy Policy 2019 to be presented to the Federal Cabinet for approval, envisaging 25 percent of total generation capacity from Alternative and Renewable Energy Technologies (ARET) by 2025 a
Published 07 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Moving towards automation
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Moving towards automation

Automaton of the government processes and systems related to revenue collection, approvals, permits, NOCs and similar has multiple advantages, which include:
Updated 31 Aug, 2019 08:05am
Profound challenge of smuggling
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Profound challenge of smuggling

Alarmed by a massive increase in smuggling, FBR has shown determination to curb it under a well orchestrated strategy. It is reported that effective September 1, 2019 special joint teams of the FBR would be visiting major shopping areas and large retailer
Published 24 Aug, 2019 12:00am
No one sleeps with an empty stomach
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No one sleeps with an empty stomach

The Independent Travel World Happiness Report is an annual publication of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network. It contains articles, and rankings of national happiness based on respondent ratings of their own lives, which the repo
Published 17 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Kashmir now under global spotlight
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Kashmir now under global spotlight

The National Security Council (NSC), which met last Wednesday under the Chairmanship of PM Imran Khan in the wake of India's recent unprecedented declaration on the status of occupied Jammu & Kashmir, resolved to downgrade Pakistan's diplomatic relations
Published 10 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Economy at crossroads
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Economy at crossroads

The second year of the incumbent government opens up with some positive economic indicators. The negative indicators however far exceed the positive ones. The government is now at crossroads from where it can move in the direction of positivity or remain
Published 03 Aug, 2019 12:00am
PM's successful US visit
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PM's successful US visit

One can plausibly argue that Prime Minister Imran Khan's three-day US visit was successful and need based with the US needing Pakistan's influence to ensure a graceful pullout from Afghanistan and Pakistan's need to be on the right side of America in thes
Published 27 Jul, 2019 12:00am
The challenge of mindset
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The challenge of mindset

"We have to change the mindset as the country can no longer be run according to outdated patterns. It is necessary to broaden the tax net," stated PM Imran Khan while addressing the award-distribution ceremony of the Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce this we
Published 20 Jul, 2019 12:00am
It's time to make bold decisions - II
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It's time to make bold decisions - II

Economies that are afflicted by a high-level of corruption - which involves the misuse of power in the form of money or authority to achieve certain goals in illegal, dishonest or unfair ways, are not capable of prospering as fully as those with a low lev
Published 13 Jul, 2019 12:00am
It's time to make bold decisions - I
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It's time to make bold decisions - I

Corruption, incompetence and collapse of check and balance systems and processes in the ranks of government machinery constitute major challenges for the incumbent government. This is a lethal combination and a recipe for the economic, social and moral co
Published 06 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Rudderless PSEs
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Rudderless PSEs

The position of the Chairman BoI, which fell vacant after the departure of Haroon as Chairman BoI who served the organisation for eight months, is lying vacant since last month. There are conflicting reports about his resignation. It is said that he could
Published 29 Jun, 2019 12:00am