Instead of education and jobs, the youth in Pakistan are being fed on hype and fury

While its leaders are focused on macroeconomic indicators such as exports and GDP, the nation is grappling with chronic malnutrition and illiteracy.

Khurram Husain, Dawn.com

· Dec 13, 2021 · 01:30 pm

While Imran Khan preaches about family values, a tsunami of inflation is heading towards Pakistan

Financial markets know something that the country’s government and its corps of spinners cannot swat away.

Khurram Husain, Dawn.com

· Oct 23, 2021 · 01:30 pm

Pakistan’s economy is facing a testing moment. It needs US support to pull through

The IMF wants Pakistan to start unwinding stimulus measures, while Imran Khan wants to ramp up growth even further.

Khurram Husain, Dawn.com

· Sep 04, 2021 · 01:30 pm

Why the Taliban are eager to gain international legitimacy: it’s the economy, stupid

Without global acceptance, the group cannot unlock the reserves or reactivate donor funding lines that are crucial for Afghanistan’s economy.

Khurram Husain, Dawn.com

· Aug 23, 2021 · 01:30 pm

Pakistan’s economy cannot grow if its isolation continues

Imran Khan seems to have launched into election mode, cutting ribbons for projects and promising growth. But where will he get the money?

Khurram Husain, Dawn.com

· Aug 18, 2021 · 07:30 pm

Imran Khan’s government has ignored Pakistan’s poor for too long. Now the consequences are piling up

The macroeconomic developments being tom-tommed by the government matter little to those who struggle to put food on the table and pay their bills.

Khurram Husain, Dawn.com

· May 23, 2021 · 11:30 pm

Pakistan’s IMF commitments may put a dampener on Imran Khan’s election plans

The prime minister has to choose between populist spending and belt-tightening.

Khurram Husain, Dawn.com

· Apr 10, 2021 · 09:30 pm

Imran Khan’s premiership is proof that leaders must do their homework before coming to power

It seems the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government took charge with no idea of how big the world is and how complex is its machinery.

Khurram Husain, Dawn.com

· Dec 28, 2020 · 01:30 pm

In Pakistan, female journalists fear online assaults on them may someday become real-life attacks

PM Imran Khan’s government has been urged to take action against those who hurl threats on social media.

Khurram Husain, Dawn.com

· Aug 15, 2020 · 09:30 pm