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What happens when formal institutions of governance fail? In The Informal Economy is Pakistan's Backstop, Sinead O'Sullivan (@SineadOS1) explores the role of Pakistan's 'civilisational economy' in ensuring Pakistan's survival—at the cost of growth. Beneath the visible machinery of the modern state—the budget, the central bank, the commercial banks, the capital controls, and the recurring pilgrimages to the IMF—is the 'civilisational economy': a set of informal arrangements running on long-standing obligations and reputation rather than formal contracts, distributed across geographies in a way that allows it to operate independently of any single state. But this comes at a price. The very systems that prevent the country’s collapse may be the same systems that prevent it from evolving for the better. As the institutional strength of the late 20th century is hollowed out, and as markets thin and finance becomes politicised with the rules-based order fraying, the distinction between redundancy and efficiency becomes urgent. The question that should occupy the minds of macroeconomists today is that of Pakistan’s very condition: which systems endure when conditions deteriorate, and what does endurance cost the societies that depend on it? Read more on Kasurian. Link below:

The real difference is that military is more in power than other groups

Following intensive talks, we are pleased to announce that the Peace Deal between the United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran has been REACHED. Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon. The official signing ceremony will be on Friday, 19 June in Switzerland. We would like to thank the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran for their commitment to finding a diplomatic solution to the conflict. We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to our brothers in this mediation effort, the great leadership of State of Qatar, for their support in reaching this agreement. I would also especially thank the visionary leadership of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Republic of Türkiye for their immense contributions in this regard. With the agreement now in place, mediators will facilitate a series of meetings this week. These pre-implementation discussions will lay the foundation for the technical talks and the official signing ceremony. @realDonaldTrump @JDVance @SecRubio @SteveWitkoff @SEPeaceMissions @drpezeshkian @mb_ghalibaf @araghchi

Shams-i Tabrīzī and Rumi were Islamic scholars of the highest order, Sufi masters, and close spiritual companions. Rumi’s Masnavi-ye-Ma'navi and Shams’ Maqālāt-i Shams-i Tabrīzī (Discourses of Shams of Tabriz) are books I keep returning to, each time discovering new pearls within them. It is also especially meaningful to me that my own son is named after Shams‑i Tabrīzī. May Allāh grant them the highest levels of Paradise.

“Righteousness is superior to every kind of ecstasy and charismatic exploit!”

“Recitation [of the Qur’ān] must be performed when the heart is present.”

With loving friends rejoice; Love should ever be your choice. From those who are not loving, flee, High and mighty though they be.

Someone get his views on what he thinks should be done in the West Bank for a real solid position

The sum of the exoteric sciences is Qurānic exegesis [tafsīr], the Prophetic tradition [hadīth], and Islāmic jurisprudence [fiqh]. The sum of all these is Sufism.

Dang Qatar was more impressive than I thought.

Lol he got a US citizen by accident? Truly a gem lol @TheWorldWatch .

Do you think that weird UK Mahdi group will justify it way out of it or still continue to larp

Such a treasure trove. Also proves that the Basmalah was indeed brought by Rasulullah (SAW). These sites should be preserved. Someone in Saudi needs to work with the govt and make this a tourism destination.

Also more university should take advantage of renaming their schools. Plenty of rich people to court who are also getting older and want a legacy