Dr Ahsan Rana Challenges Capitalist Welfare System

In a groundbreaking academic endeavor, Dr Ahsan Rana has delved into the complexities of the capitalist welfare system in his meticulously researched Urdu book titled 'Hain Kawakub Kuch: Capitalist Welfare System; Assumptions & Reality.' Spanning over 480 pages, the book challenges the feasibility of a welfare state within a capitalist framework, shedding light on the increasing tension between welfare functions and the prevailing capitalist order.

Dr Rana's research highlights the paradox of escalating financial resources allocated to welfare programs without a significant improvement in citizens' conditions or poverty rates. By analyzing case studies like BISP, he underscores the inefficiencies and injustices perpetuated by the current system, leading to inequitable wealth distribution and diminished productive capacity among various working groups.

Unlike previous studies that merely critique the dilemmas of the capitalist welfare system, Dr Rana's work offers a policy-oriented approach, proposing concrete steps for reform and rejuvenation. His framework for a labor- and worker-friendly welfare system presents a potential solution to the persistent challenges faced by welfare states under capitalism.

The book is structured into four parts, each meticulously examining theoretical perspectives, critical appraisals, and data-driven analyses. From dissecting the root causes of financial crises to offering a reformer's manifesto for a labor-friendly welfare system, Dr Rana's research opens up new avenues for reconstructing and revitalizing the welfare of the people.