Faisal Bari

Something’s got to give

Something’s got to give

So, it seems, satisfaction with macro-level indicators can coexist with micro-level misery. Published 21 Feb, 2020 07:06am
The future of funding

The future of funding

Even before the cuts, the approved funds were less than what the HEC had asked for Published 07 Feb, 2020 07:06am
Engagement is key

Engagement is key

If there are no opportunities for the youth of today, how can they become the leaders of tomorrow? Published 24 Jan, 2020 07:40am
Taxes and then some

Taxes and then some

The FBR tax shortfall is not good news; it means that further adjustments might be made. Published 10 Jan, 2020 06:58am
Burden of adjustment

Burden of adjustment

The government will have to pursue policies that limit the impact of structural adjustments. Published 27 Dec, 2019 07:08am
Higher education funding cuts

Higher education funding cuts

Students dropping out of university today are not likely to return to their education tomorrow. Updated 13 Dec, 2019 09:20am
Confusions galore

Confusions galore

Governments have been unable to deliver a coherent policy to prioritise education under austerity. Published 29 Nov, 2019 07:05am
No data on disability

No data on disability

More information is required to understand the needs of our differently abled children. Published 18 Oct, 2019 07:08am
One curriculum?

One curriculum?

The government is seeing the uniformity matter as a means for addressing issues of equity. Updated 04 Oct, 2019 07:36am
Closing minds?

Closing minds?

Attempts to control every aspect of student life betray a deep distrust of young people. Updated 20 Sep, 2019 07:24am
Reforming institutions

Reforming institutions

What promises were made the last time, or the last many times, that custodial deaths occurred? Published 06 Sep, 2019 07:04am
No cakewalk for businesses

No cakewalk for businesses

Businesses require complex contracting. They have a whole range of relationships that they need to forge. Published 23 Aug, 2019 07:26am
Building competence

Building competence

Competence is not just about individuals. It is about organisations and institutions as well. Published 09 Aug, 2019 06:59am
How many are too many?

How many are too many?

How can parents know how many of their children will survive to adulthood? Published 12 Jul, 2019 06:35am
Taxation measures

Taxation measures

The government's priorities should be about moving Pakistan towards a sustainable and equitable growth path. Updated 14 Jun, 2019 07:46am
Learning on vacation

Learning on vacation

Children should be encouraged to read widely, beyond their assigned curriculum. Published 31 May, 2019 07:25am