The future is hybrid work
Decentralized work has helped many a firm cut costs by shedding expensive office space or reducing compensation for employees to cover transportation, food and childcare.
Securing Manila’s future water supply
The decades-long delay in implementation highlights the need for the government to improve its procedures in obtaining permits for crucial projects.
Pakistan needs to evolve a counter-terrorism strategy that reflects national resolve
The writer says that the state institutions failed to realise that society would not buy the idea of talking to the terrorists.
Only genuine electoral reform can reignite voter interest
The culture of fear, distrust and criminality that still plagues our electoral system must be removed, and the ruling party must play a leading role in this.
Calling the by-polls ‘free and fair’ dims hope for 2024
The writer says these by-elections are nothing more than a mere fulfilment of legal obligations, as it won't be able to bring in any change in parliamentary balance.
Why Indian billionaires may not be good news for Modi
A growing income inequality could be a problem as battle lines are formed ahead of the next election.
It is the weakness of Pakistani state and absence of clear policy that has allowed militants to regain space
The writer says Pakistan is now paying the cost of appeasement with the blood of its citizens.
The Peshawar bombing is a tragic illustration of the failed policy of suing for peace with a terror group
At least where the menace of terrorism is concerned, the government and opposition need to close ranks and put up a united front.
How do LNG subsidies affect public spending?
If subsidies continue to grow exponentially, the government may be forced to reallocate funds or resources from other economic activities or turn to borrowing funds.
Hunger, food security, and land use
Regional development policies based on an integrated planning approach should aim to curtail the negative consequences of urban agglomeration and uneven growth.