University Governance in the wake of the Court decision
The recent decision of the Sindh High Court directing the withdrawal of faculty members from administrative and non-teaching positions in public…
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Beyond Degrees
Winter fog settles on the Indus plain near DG Khan as a young man steps off a bus holding a fresh B. Com degree and a cracked phone. He can recite a…
Choosing the High Road in Leadership
Leadership is not only about giving instructions or holding a position. It is about who we become while guiding others. After reading High Road…
Workplace Stress, Role of AI and the changing nature of jobs
The world of work today is undergoing a transformation that is both remarkable and unsettling. Offices, academic institutions and industries are…
South Asia’s Crossroads: Jobs, AI and the Promise of Reform
South Asia stands at a defining moment. The latest World Bank South Asia Development Update 2025 released in the first week of October, 2025 describes…
Drowned in Silence: A Nation’s Applause for Tragedy, Not…
With its imposing institutions, vast administrative apparatus, and constantly growing infrastructure portfolio, Pakistan, a nation proud of its…
Resilient Urban Investment
Cities are on the frontlines of climate action, and the choices made today in urban development will shape climate outcomes for generations. The World…
Averting a Lost Decade for the World’s Poorest Countries
The World Bank’s 2025 report, The Great Reversal, offers a sobering reflection on where global development stands today and more importantly, where it…