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Decades After Independence, Pakistan’s Railways Like India’s In Dire Need of Reform
Written on 5 Sep, 2009 at 12:37 in ECONOMY, HEADLINE, MUHAMMAD REHAN ZAFAR | viewed 190 views times | 0 Comments
An effective and robust transport system is a necessity for economic development. The British empire of nineteenth century knew that and to fulfill its enormous logistic requirements it built a strategically designed railways network across the subcontinent.... (Continue reading)
For What Gains? Commentary on Baitullah Mehsud’s Demise
Written on 8 Aug, 2009 at 14:35 in HEADLINE, MUHAMMAD REHAN ZAFAR, POLITICS | viewed 239 views times | 0 Comments
Another successful strike by US drones leaves another top Taliban commander dead. Systematic elimination of insurgent political leadership is a proven tactic in Low intensity combat and this tactic has been used very successfully in previous examples of such conflict... (Continue reading)
The Debt Trap: IMF, the World Bank and Pakistan
Written on 3 Aug, 2009 at 14:06 in ECONOMY, HEADLINE, MUHAMMAD REHAN ZAFAR | viewed 204 views times | 0 Comments
14th August, a day we celebrate as our independence day is fast approaching amidst ever worsening financial condition and ever growing debt burden. The tradition of taking debt for stimulating growth in our economy was started in early years of... (Continue reading)
The IMF Quagmire
Written on 26 Jul, 2009 at 12:00 in ECONOMY, FREE MARKETS, HEADLINE, MUHAMMAD REHAN ZAFAR | viewed 316 views times | 0 Comments
Pakistan has been dependant on foreign aid and loans since decades now and the increasing debt burden never seems to end. This dependence began during Ayub era when Pakistan started its first five years plan with US assistance. Since then... (Continue reading)
Swat Situation: The Unfolding Crisis
Written on 22 May, 2009 at 10:40 in GOVERNMENT, MUHAMMAD REHAN ZAFAR, SOCIETY | viewed 395 views times | 0 Comments
Solutions for the Suffering of the Displaced in Swat The serene valley of Swat that was once the hub of tourism industry in Pakistan is now a war zone. The crisis has deepened with the displacement of 1.5 million people who... (Continue reading)
Venturing in an Energy Revolution
Written on 12 Apr, 2009 at 9:38 in ECONOMY, ENERGY, MUHAMMAD REHAN ZAFAR | viewed 278 views times | 0 Comments
MUHAMMAD REHAN ZAFAR | ENERGY | APRIL 11, 2009 One of the major concerns for today’s manufacturing and service sector alike is the soaring energy costs and energy uncertainty. Energy sector usually relies on costly multi-billion projects like massive dams, nuclear... (Continue reading)
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