Stories by Ishrat Husain
The challenge is to build security through development, and development through security.
Updated 29 Sep, 2026 08:57am
The reform journey to increase exports, investment and productivity must be accelerated.
Published 03 Sep, 2026 07:51am
At this critical juncture, Pakistan should avoid experiments in political and economic fragmentation.
Updated 20 Aug, 2026 07:52am
Rapid GDP growth by itself cannot ensure enough jobs or social stability.
Updated 06 Aug, 2026 08:48am
The new policy should begin with an honest assessment of the previous two STPs.
Updated 21 Jul, 2026 07:44am
Iran, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia offer immediate economic opportunities.
Updated 09 Jul, 2026 08:18am
The budget shouldn’t be seen as an annual, stand-alone affair.
Updated 25 Jun, 2026 07:47am
The challenge is to regulate intelligently, promote competition and enforce rules impartially.
Updated 11 Jun, 2026 09:06am
Ultimately, an Islamic republic’s legitimacy doesn’t rest merely on constitutional titles or religious slogans.
Updated 30 May, 2026 08:11am
The Higher Education Commission was created to power Pakistan’s transformation into a knowledge-based economy,
Published 17 May, 2026 08:07am
Achieving middle power status requires a robust economic foundation.
Updated 14 May, 2026 08:12am
Four key pillars can help strengthen Pakistan’s economic security in these troubling times.
Updated 03 Apr, 2026 09:44am
Policy reforms can plug the structural economic gaps exposed by the Gulf conflict.
Updated 14 Mar, 2026 09:36am
The next budget should signal that Pakistan is preparing to graduate from stabilisation under IMF supervision to self-sustaining growth.
Updated 28 Feb, 2026 09:28am
At the core of its software failure is Pakistan’s poor stock of human capital.
Published 05 Feb, 2026 07:05am
Decisions regarding state-owned enterprises should be guided by pragmatic considerations.
Updated 22 Jan, 2026 09:06am
Absorbing new labour force entrants domestically is increasingly difficult.
Updated 08 Jan, 2026 09:28am
A benign geopolitical environment, coupled with renewed international respect, should compel us to rethink our economic strategy decisively.
Updated 25 Oct, 2025 08:12am
Industrialisation must be central to growth strategy — not just to boost exports, but to drive innovation, create jobs and develop skilled workforce.
Updated 27 Sep, 2025 08:28am
What steps should be taken to minimise the impact of flood losses?
Updated 16 Sep, 2025 08:21pm
