Gulf crisis is not just another external shock, it is a warning that our economic model is unsustainable

Over 90% of freight, 95% of passenger traffic moves by road; accidents are dangerous and unaffordable

Profitability, public faith and the unresolved question of Riba

Pakistan's fire safety laws exist; the tragedy lies in systemic failure to enforce them

Low incomes, high density make rail viable backbone for inclusive mobility

So long as line ministries appoint and control boards, autonomy remains a myth

Rapid rotations, lack of specialised training leave civil servants unprepared to deliver in era that demands expertise

Today, as the greatest economy sharply raises its tariffs, poor Pakistan is being asked to drastically lower ours

Why sudden change in heart for Pakistan? What has made us go from pariah to partner?

While China's model lifts millions out of poverty, Pakistan's IMF-driven reforms seem to deepen economic inequality