Author Archives: Zeeshan Hashim

LONDON: Pakistan suffered a devastating flood season last year, prompting massive state compensation. While the compassion behind this response is unquestionable, the way relief is structured may unintentionally deepen long-term vulnerabilities. This reflects what Nobel laureate James Buchanan termed the Samaritan's dilemma – a situation in which unconditional aid reduces the recipient's incentive to prevent […]