Our decision-makers need develop consensus over our national economic priorities, and show consistency in its pursuit.

Hafeez Sheikh's statements point out how current political crises are a direct consequence of IMF conditionalities.

World Bank considers existing government agencies in countries like Pakistan ill-suited to cope with problems.

The overall pressure of unsustainable population growth has become immense.

Economic cost of not educating our citizens is estimated to be equal to being struck by a major flood every year.

As oil prices rise, inflation can be expected to follow suit.

Small, landless farmers must form the backbone of agricultural development initiatives to improve food security.

The focus should be on providing to existing public schools instead of going for an unjust distribution of resources.

In view of developments in Cairo, the human rights record of Pakistan is also evidently diminishing.

While the need for international support keeps growing, the donors resolve to do so seems to be inversely decreasing.