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The article reflects on the implications of techno-nationalism and the growing trend of governments using technology as a tool to control information and assert national identity. The writer recounts her experience from graduate school in 2016, where she was introduced to various social media platforms used in the US, which were perceived as primitive compared to China’s WeChat. The US, despite its claims of internet freedom, has a history rooted in using technology to keep perceived enemies out, starting with the creation of Arpanet by the US defense department in the 1960s to communicate securely amid fears of a Soviet attack. The article delves into how techno-nationalism, like the US blacklisting Huawei over spying concerns, serves national interests by influencing global power dynamics. China’s creation of the “Great Firewall” in 2000, which serves as a defense against foreign influence, is compared to Pakistan’s reported Rs30 billion firewall aimed at limiting foreign content and protecting national security. However, this firewall is seen as detrimental, isolating Pakistan from the global economy and causing significant financial losses, especially for the tech industry. The writer criticizes Pakistan’s version of techno-nationalism as “cringe” and counterproductive, warning that it prioritizes security over civil liberties and will likely harm the economy and civil rights. The » Read More…
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The article critiques the recent budget presented by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, highlighting a disconnect between his stated ambitions and the actual measures proposed. Aurangzeb had expressed a commitment to raising Pakistan’s tax-to-GDP ratio to 13% within three years, emphasizing the need to expand the tax base rather than relying on charity. However, the budget reveals a reliance on traditional methods that target existing taxpayers, particularly the salaried class and documented businesses, rather than significantly broadening the tax base. While the budget does propose the removal of certain tax exemptions » Read More…
The editorial highlights the pressing need for the government and the business community to collaborate in resolving Pakistan’s economic crisis. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently engaged with Karachi business leaders, urging them to shift focus from rental businesses to genuine industrial and agricultural growth to boost exports. The business community raised concerns regarding the restoration of trade relations with India, resolution of domestic political instability involving the incarcerated PTI leader Imran Khan, and reduction in the cost of doing business, particularly energy prices for manufacturing. The editorial emphasizes the importance of addressing these issues collectively to overcome the economic challenges. It also suggests steps such as normalizing trade relations with India, engaging in dialogue with political » Read More…