Bt cotton is “welcomed” in Pakistan
Published in Financial Post on May 12 2008 by Najma Sadeque
Previous discussions on BT Cotton can also be found here ‘Monsanto - Genetically modified BT Cotton ‘terminator’ seeds being introduced in Pakistan‘
No other fabric can compare with cotton, especially for warm weather wear. It will always be worn; it will always have a market. [...]
Economic Terrorism - by Zaid Hamid
I share with you a five-part series of the talk show Brass Tacks televised on TV One, the interview is of Mr. Zaid Hamid who shares his opinions on the global banking problems in light of historical understanding. He has some strong arguments, definitely worth a listen. Your views would be interesting to [...]
The Package is out !!!
by Afzal Khan
Islamabad May 24
Musharraf toppling over
The Constitution Package proposed by the PPP is partly out. It is comprehensive and probably first attempt to cover a broad spectrum of changes and correct distortions made by military rulers since the original document was approved in 1973. It also tries to enshrine most part of the Charter [...]
Cui Bono: Is This Constitutional Amendment a Ploy?
Guest blog by Temporal from Baithak
The media is speculating about a 62 point draft of a constitutional amendment that would ostensibly cleanse the 1973 constitution of the changes made by Pervez Musharraf.
“Pakistan’s main ruling party has drafted a set of constitutional amendments that would erase the legacy of President Pervez Musharraf, its leader said [...]
Khuda Khair Karay
Guest Blog by Temporal from Baithak
The KSE 100 index has fallen below 13000 to an eight month low. There are rumors of three members who may default. The contributing factors have been:
The Rabbani government’s inability to provide economic leadership
SBP’s unprecedented pre market opening rate hike
Co chairman of the hand written will’s egotistical and hard [...]
Is the Judges Issue a Distraction to the Economic Crisis?
The most common argument that I get asked day in and day out, is “Judicial issue is diverting the governments attention from the core issue of the economical crisis”, in response I have endlessly argued against the rhetoric, since I have long since believed that the economical problem though valid and very important is more [...]
Soomro’s royal pilgrimage cost Pakistan $2.8m
The Nation published a news item highlighting the lavish spending done by the caretaker Prime Minster Muhammadmian Soomro when he took a few day sojourn to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah. The state visit damaged our national exchequer to the tune of over $2.8 Million / equivalent to Rs 196 Million, since a Boeing [...]
Cosmetic Changes in Islamabad
Guest Post by temporal from Baithak also posted on Desicritcs
Pakistan's Moment: We will fight terrorism — our way appeared under the byline of Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani. Since his name is on the mast, I will assume that he takes full responsibility for this article. He writes:
It is important for Pakistan — which [...]
Bear Witness With Me Dear Motherland
Watan Ki Miti Gawah Rehna
I share with you a very heart touching article written by Anwar Mansuri and Munawer Azeem for DAWN’s Crime Diary. I suggest everyone to take the time to read this summarized reproduction of Umar Deen’s suicide note. I fear this is just the tip of the ice-berg unless immediate [...]
The NAB Diaries - The Aftermath
Guest Blog by Amer Nazir
I read about that in Introduction to Psychology; that, and the chapter on caged rats whod give themselves electric shocks for something to do. And the ones on the pigeons, trained to peck a button that made a grain of corn appear. Three groups of them: the first one got one [...]
Transcript of Dr. Kaiser Bengali’s Lecture - Making sense of Pakistan and its Economy
Attached is the entire transcript of the lecture given by Dr. Kasier Bengali in Dec at the invitation of People’s Resistance & The Green Economics & Globalisation Initiative where he talked on Making sense of Pakistan and its Economy at Shirkat Gah Office, Karachi
Alternatively Download the Transcript of Kaiser Bengali’s Lecture on Pakistan’s Economy (PDF) [...]
Arif Hasan talks on “Urbanization, Politics, Public & National Interest”
A two part series of lectures are scheduled to be delivered by Arif Hasan on “Urbanization, Politics, Public & National Interest”. The part one of this series is being held tomorrow at Shirkat Gah, Karachi. The invitation is as follows
To undo damage, one has to know what caused it to find solutions. [...]
Kaiser Bengali explains the Economic performance of Shaukat Aziz
Kaiser Bengali is currently working for Collective for Social Science Research, a research company based in Karachi, economist Bengali has also served as the managing director Social Policy Development Centre between 2001-2004. Here he talks with TNS about a range of issues and gives his own economic blueprint which is closely tied up with politics. [...]
‘l’etat, c’est moi’ - the state is me.
Guest Blog by Amer Nazir
The first time that I heard of him, was the day when I met him. It was at a ghazal party at the Defence Club. I noticed his penetrating eyes which seemed to be sizing a person on an already decided scale, his had shake was extremely firm and direct, and [...]
An Open Letter to EU, US, UH & COMMONWEALTH
Guest Blog by Sami Khan
An open letter to “All Concerned
European Union consists of 27 member states with complete civil liberties for the citizens one can only dream of in the third world country like Pakistan. But it is very unfortunate that whenever there is a minimal chance of establishing democracy in our country, of course [...]
