Beasts of burden By Khurram Hussain
Mar 20,25THIS is perfect. The power bureaucracy has decided to go on the offensive against users of net-metering services, and decided to …
Read MoreWomanhood: a unique trait bestowed by nature By Dr Samreen Bari Aamir
Mar 19,25Womanhood cannot be defined solely by achievements such as earning, exerting power over others, pursuing education, attaining high positions, achieving …
Read MoreTime to come out of denial By Asif Durrani
Mar 19,25THE question arises: why are the Afghan Taliban critical of the arrest of IS-K terrorist Sharifullah, alias Jafar, if they have …
Read MoreMessage in a bottle By Muhammad Hamid Zaman
Mar 18,25In the last two decades, plastic water bottles have been a constant presence in every meeting I have attended. Whether …
Read MoreSeismic shift in US foreign policy By Dr Moonis Ahmar
Mar 18,25In a recent episode of Fareed Zakaria GPS on CNN, the renowned analyst quoted the defence minister of Singapore as …
Read MoreGamechangers are Here! By Heinous Hijacking
Mar 17,25We are living in interesting times. Until January 20, 2025, one could not think that the Cold War rivals would …
Read MoreThreats, coercion & pushback By Maleeha Lodhi
Mar 17,25IN the opening weeks of his second term, President Donald Trump has used threats, intimidation and coercion against both America’s …
Read MoreThe Battle for Water By Jawab Saleem
Mar 15,25The looming water crisis is not merely an environmental concern but a defining economic and political challenge that has already …
Read MoreWakhan Corridor can act as a shield against terrorism By Durdana Najam
Mar 15,25Pakistan's relationship with Afghanistan has been marked by shared histories, cultural ties and decades of geopolitical upheaval. Despite these commonalities, …
Read MoreGDP and the quality of life By Shahid Mehmood
Mar 14,25IT is that time again — the usual boom-and-bust cycle of Pakistan’s endless economic cycle — when we begin to …
Read MoreMaking Britain great again? By Syed Mohammad Ali
Mar 14,25The international development sector is in a state of shock. After the new American administration's decision to freeze all development …
Read MoreThe CPD forum By Luay Shabaneh
Mar 13,25PAKISTAN is a member of the 58th UN Commission on Population and Development (CPD) session to be held next month. …
Read MoreHistory’s echoes By F.S Aijazuddin
Mar 13,25TWO fateful decisions authored by the British government — the Balfour Declaration of 1917 and the Radcliffe Award of 1947 …
Read MoreThe critical national priorities By Talat Masood
Mar 12,25What are and what should be the priorities of Pakistan's leadership is the central question that needs to be given …
Read MoreBoosting Pakistan-Azerbaijan Relations By Muhammad Zahid Rifat
Mar 5,25Quite appreciably, Pakistan was not only inviting and encouraging investment and trade but also boosting, promoting, and strengthening existing relations …
Read MoreTrump’s likely policy for Pakistan By Swaleh Bugti
Mar 5,25America's foreign policy and its relationship with Pakistan in South Asia are important themes in world politics. Since the two …
Read MoreGoverning Gaza: need for consensus among Arabs By Dr Moonis Ahmar
Mar 4,25In an informal meeting held in Riyadh on February 21 under the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, …
Read MoreGambling with World War III By Jawed Naqvi
Mar 4,25TOO many opposite and unyielding opinions are ranged on the subject, which requires an explanatory note before coming to the …
Read More



















