The Knowledge Deficit: Rethinking Progress with Dr. Pervez Hoodbhoy

The Knowledge Deficit: Rethinking Progress with Dr. Pervez Hoodbhoy

In this episode Dr. Pervez Hoodbhoy joins Dr. Ijaz Nabi to explore the roots of Pakistan’s current economic and social challenges. Moving beyond fiscal policy, Dr. Pervez argues that the real barriers to progress lie in our culture, education system and collective mindset as a society. He draws comparisons with India, Bangladesh and China to highlight how societies that value science, hard work and equality have managed to transform their future, while Pakistan remains trapped in cycles of poor governance, weak education and misplaced priorities.

From the collapse of higher education to the lack of work ethic and scientific curiosity, the conversation assesses what it would take to realign Pakistan’s path toward meaningful development. At its heart lies a simple but urgent question: can a nation rise without investing in knowledge, truth and learning?

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Land Rights for Women: The Promise and the Paradox

Land Rights for Women: The Promise and the Paradox

Drawing on IGC’s new research, Dr. Sabrin Baig discusses how digitising land records in Punjab increased women's access to inherited land, while also reshaping marriage decisions, education investment...

3 Heinä 43min

Justice Ayesha Malik on Rule of Law, Governance and True Cost of Weak Enforcement

Justice Ayesha Malik on Rule of Law, Governance and True Cost of Weak Enforcement

Drawing on IGC’s new research, Dr. Sabrin Beg (Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Delaware) and Ms. Angbeen Mirza (Assistant Professor of Law at LUMS) discuss how digitising land re...

29 Huhti 1h

More Than Marks: What Education Owes the Next Generation

More Than Marks: What Education Owes the Next Generation

In this episode of Let’s Talk Development, Ayesha Hussain (Educationist and Author) sits down with Dr. Syed Turab Hussain (Economist, Educator and Principal of Aitchison College) to discuss one of the...

31 Maalis 35min

The Future of Agriculture in Pakistan: What Really Drives Change

The Future of Agriculture in Pakistan: What Really Drives Change

This episode discusses how Climate change is impacting Pakistan's agricultural and what steps can Pakistan take to navigate this challenge.

27 Maalis 1h 1min

Development in an Age of Inequality and Polarisation

Development in an Age of Inequality and Polarisation

In this episode, Dr. Taimur Rahman joins Fasi Zaka for a wide ranging conversation on growth, inequality and inclusion in Pakistan. The discussion assesses the dominant development models, elite captu...

13 Tammi 35min

When Floods Hit the Poor: Rethinking Poverty Graduation

When Floods Hit the Poor: Rethinking Poverty Graduation

When climate shocks hit the poorest, what happens to the programmes meant to lift them out of poverty? In this episode, Dr. Nasir and Dr. Adeel explore the National Poverty Graduation Programme (NPGP)...

16 Joulu 202528min

Revisiting Pakistan’s Past to Understand Its Present: Ayesha Jalal in Conversation

Revisiting Pakistan’s Past to Understand Its Present: Ayesha Jalal in Conversation

What can history teach us about Pakistan’s current economic dilemmas and its future? In this episode, Ayesha Jalal joins Ijaz Nabi to reflect on the country’s enduring political and economic challenge...

10 Marras 202528min

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