Imagine possessing a bag of gold. One may think oneself rich, but without the means to sell it, the gold remains a bulky object with practically no useful purpose or value to the owner. It only becomes a source of wealth with the ability to access a marketplace where it can be traded. Likewise is the situation with the plethora of oil and gas fields of the wider Middle East…

Wherever capitalism's ruling system, Democracy, is implemented, soaring crime rates are evident, and Pakistan is no exception. Ranging from target killings to kidnappings, and rapes to robberies, the media carries shocking news of crimes. What’s worse is that in Pakistan, many criminals continue roaming free due to their influence or status.

News:The woes shadowing the Malaysian political scene has stretched itself beyond the 'normal' bickering and shameless exchange of words in the parliament. The buildup of the current sour perception on the leadership begun quite a while ago, however, the defining moment came when The Wall Street Journal reported that RM2.6 billion had been transferred to Prime Minister Najib's private bank account from an unknown source sometime in 2013.

Global index provider MSCI recently announced its plans to include Pakistan in its emerging markets index, due to its recent economic performance. MSCI announced it plans to upgrade Pakistan from frontier- to emerging-market status in 2016. News that Pakistan is being considered for inclusion in the MSCI emerging markets index was seized upon by a government desperate for international recognition of what it says are its achievements...