Kurdish deputy PM: government budget has been cut by half
‘We had a culture in the past like it was raining money
Anwar Faruqi
Published by Anwar Faruqi
Official: Graft cannot be tackled without political will in Kurdistan or Iraq
‘corruption cannot be tackled without political will at the top
Diversifying economy, taxation remain huge challenges for Kurdish government
450 billion Iraqi dinars can be collected per month in border tariffs
Shortage of power lines, not electricity, to blame for Kurdistan’s blackouts
‘We can distribute only 3,500 megawatts of the power we generate
Corruption, lack of transparency killing Kurdistan’s energy sector, panel argues
‘Oil is neither a curse or a blessing, it’s an opportunity'
Kurdistan must create 70k jobs annually; unemployment will double in 10 years
‘Those looking for jobs in 2030 have been already born’
Australian foreign minister’s visit expected to open new door on Iran
Bishop will become the first senior Australian official to visit since 2003
US F-16 Sale to Iraq: Profit over Principle
Did anyone ask the Iraqis if they preferred fighter planes over schools, hospitals, water and electricity?
Why Halabja Still Haunts the Kurds
Truth became another victim at Halabja.
Despite Hurdles, Kurdistan's Oil Pipedream Will Be Realized
“I would say frankly that Turkey will not sit idly about its nearby sources,"