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SouthAsiaSource

Dec 28, 2021

How not to privatize: K-Electric and circular debt in Pakistan

By Ammar Khan

K-Electric could have been the jewel in the crown of Pakistan’s privatization program. Unfortunately, it became a case study in how not to destroy investor confidence and value in Pakistan.

Economy & Business
Energy & Environment

In the News

Dec 21, 2021

NRSF Javid Ahmad in The Hill: Pakistan is opening a dangerous Pandora’s box with the Taliban

By Atlantic Council

Indo-Pacific
Pakistan

In the News

Dec 20, 2021

Younus writes for Profit by Pakistan Today: The China-Pakistan impasse is very real

By Atlantic Council

Indo-Pacific
South Asia

In the News

Dec 20, 2021

Cunningham featured in Pulse News Mexico: A Nation on the Verge of Collapse

By Atlantic Council

Indo-Pacific
South Asia

Event Recap

Dec 20, 2021

Event recap: “The transformative potential of crypto and blockchain for Pakistan”

By Fahim Ahmad

The Atlantic Council South Asia Center's Pakistan initiative, convened a panel discussion on December 13 to discuss the potential of digital currency in Pakistan and how it will benefit the socio-economic situation in the country.

Digital Currencies
Digital Policy

New Atlanticist

Dec 17, 2021

The multilateral trade system isn’t what it used to be. Here’s why it still matters.

By Mark Linscott

The WTO may have its fair share of problems—but it still serves a valuable purpose.

Economy & Business
Macroeconomics

SouthAsiaSource

Dec 16, 2021

The world must pay attention to Pakistan’s air pollution crisis

By Dawar Butt

In 2021, Lahore was dubbed “the second megacity with the worst air quality” – only second to New Delhi. But air quality is a country-wide, perennial problem in Pakistan, which as a whole has also been ranked as the second worst country in the world in terms of air quality.

Climate Change & Climate Action
Energy & Environment

In the News

Dec 16, 2021

Shahid with The Daily Star: Retracing the 1971 exodus

By Atlantic Council

Indo-Pacific
South Asia

In the News

Dec 16, 2021

Shahid with Kaler Kantho: This ban is not at the political level

By Atlantic Council

Indo-Pacific
South Asia

SouthAsiaSource

Dec 16, 2021

US sanctions on Bangladesh’s RAB: What happened? What’s next?

By Ali Riaz

On December 10, the US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Bangladesh’s elite paramilitary force, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), as well as seven of its current and former officers due to serious human rights violations. This has created a stir in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh
Human Rights

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