Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Chicken price rising since Dar landed back “There is no one left out there but us chickens.” “Excuse me? I resent being referred to as a chicken, there... Published 16 Jun, 2023 06:27am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Trump following the examples of our leaders “Once you engage a lawyer whatever you say is guided by that person.” “I am impressed – you exhibited gender... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Man Who Shall Remain Nameless is Chairman of the cricket board “The co-protagonists…” “Who do you mean?” “You are a member of the IPP!” “You mean Independent Power... Published 14 Jun, 2023 06:21am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: A down is always down the road “Oooops.” “A suicide bomber…” “Hey that’s not a topic I want to discuss. I find it extremely ... Published 13 Jun, 2023 06:00am
Opinion Budget: Will money come as budgeted? The key question from an economic perspective is not whether the budget 2023-24 is pro-poor, pro-business,... Updated 12 Jun, 2023 07:06am
Opinion Full of sound and fury An exercise in futility at best, extreme folly at worst, are the most appropriate epithets for the budget 2023-24... Updated 10 Jun, 2023 01:05pm
Opinion What does Economic Survey lack? Economic Survey 2022-23, unlike previous surveys, raises more questions of competence as opposed to credibility,... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: But there is no revolving door with The Khan “Oooops.” “It was the unkindest cut of all I tell you.” “Ali Zaidi and Imran Ismail at Tareen’s…but ... Updated 09 Jun, 2023 06:46am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: How do you define the end of the road? “I welcome visionaries because at least they can see the end of the road.” “Where at least 230 million out of... Published 08 Jun, 2023 06:30am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Finally, IMF bailout in sight? “Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister, sees the International Monetary Fund deal materializing this month.”... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: School of lies “There are three kinds of lies, lies, damned lies and statistics.” “I have heard that one, many times before,... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Opinion China as our lender of the last resort Administrations/researchers in the West have been accusing China of being an unforgiving lender to developing... Published 05 Jun, 2023 03:27am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Indeed, a ‘suicide attack’ “It’s nothing short of a suicide attack.” “What are you referring to? You must narrow it down – I mean... Published 03 Jun, 2023 03:52am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: It was a big belly to big belly embrace “You gotta play your cards right in life.” “Agreed but sometime the cards that are dealt are not winning... Published 02 Jun, 2023 03:56am
Opinion Partly Facetious: ‘The lady doth protest too much, methinks’ “Why do you think the International Monetary Fund (IMF) referred to the country’s politics while saying that we... Published 01 Jun, 2023 03:34am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Sticks and stones may break my bones… “So who is taking the decisions?” “On what subject?” “Really! You live in the Land of the Pure and you ... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Belief is extremely partisan concept “So who do you believe?” “I reckon belief is an extremely partisan concept - I don’t think the Khanzadehs... Published 30 May, 2023 03:37am
Opinion Domestic and foreign savings: Government must cease reliance National savings rate is an important indicator of an economy’s financial health, and its identity with investment... Published 29 May, 2023 04:27am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘Beware the Ides of March’ “I am sad.” “Is it the 9 May…” “Nope but speaking of the month of May, Shakespeare warned of the ides of... Updated 27 May, 2023 07:16am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: We all do what our conscience dictates? “Conscience is good and bad and…” “OK so not an animal thingy.” “Hey this is neither the time nor the... Published 26 May, 2023 06:48am
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