Syed Abu Ahmad Akif

Inside the corridors of power, humor is never in short supply.Drawing on nearly four decades of public service, Abu Ahmad Akif serves up a witty, insightful collection of bureaucratic anecdotes, human follies, and nuggets of wisdom. A memoir, a satire, and a candid look at the Pakistani state – all ..

Beyond the Files is the first volume in a series based on oral histories narrated by Pakistani public policy practitioners. Over the past five years, the IPS team has documented the lives and experiences of more than 30 individuals who have played pivotal roles in shaping public policy in Pa..