POVERTY

January 27, 2025

A Good Childhood: Building Foundations for Self-Actualisation and Ambition

Nadeem Ul Haque and Durre Nayab A “good childhood” is not just about ticking boxes like food, shelter, and education. It’s about creating an environment where kids can grow into well-rounded individuals who feel ready to take on the world. […]
January 23, 2025

Transforming Pakistan’s Power Sector: The Role of CTBCM in Building a Sustainable Future

A simple guide to fixing the bleeding power sector that has plagued pakistan for 30 years or more Pakistan’s power sector is burdened by chronic inefficiencies: 1. financial instability, and persistent supply-demand imbalances. 2. The system is plagued by circular […]
January 23, 2025

Unlocking Islamabad’s State-Captured Real Estate: A Path to Economic Revitalization

Monetize for growth and better civil service. Pakistan, is not only the administrative center but also home to extensive tracts of land allocated for government housing and official use. These “state-captured” lands represent a significant, yet underutilized, asset in the […]
January 23, 2025

DECENTRALIZE, PROFESSIONALIZE, AND AUTONOMIZE

For years now, we are despaired of the way our economy and state is managed. The state does not provide people with any tangible benefits; it cannot even guarantee their lives and liberties. The social fabric is crumbling. Rent-seeking and […]
January 23, 2025

Youth Joins Nadeem Ul Haque’s/PIDE’s Call for Reforms

A SIA press release— a potion for reform was circulated over the summer based on a Reform agenda that my team prepared at PIDE. Brief details are outlined below to generate a national conversation on reform. When I was at […]
January 23, 2025

Endless Cycle of “Relief”

Don’t give us relief give us opportunity In Pakistan, the word “relief” has become a staple of the political lexicon, frequently used by the government as a response to various crises. Media gives the impression that economic policy is merely […]
January 23, 2025

Democracy is about limiting politics not politicizing everything

Pakistan’s economy is highly centralized and deeply politicized. The government controls expenditures, appointments, regulatory bodies, universities, and more. This immense concentration of power makes political office a coveted prize, fueling intense political rivalries and confrontations. Elections become battles for absolute […]
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