Protracting US-Iran Standoff By Khalid Chandio
The recent crisis between the US and Iran is an outcome of the fragile security dynamics of the Middle East. …
Read MoreTrump’s Assault on the Global Trading System By Chad P. Bown And Douglas A. Irwin
Donald Trump has been true to his word. After excoriating free trade while campaigning for the U.S. presidency, he has …
Read MoreThe Population Bust By Zachary Karabell
For most of human history, the world’s population grew so slowly that for most people alive, it would have felt …
Read MoreWrapping up the Afghan War, Finally? | Editorial
Any sincere movement towards ending the long, ugly Afghan war is readily appreciated – and indeed it seems that the …
Read MoreAn Insight into Pak-EU Strategic Ties By Syed Qamar Afzal Rizvi
A soft power European Union (EU) can influence translates into economic, political and cultural benefits. It turned out that promoting …
Read MorePM Represents Nation’s Aspirations | Editorial
IN his televised address to the nation on Monday, Prime Minister Imran Khan once again in categorical terms represented the …
Read MoreDonald Trump and Peace in South Asia By Muhammad Nadeem Bhatti
Donald Trump entered the 2016 presidential race as a Republican and defeated 16 other candidates in the primaries. Commentators described …
Read MoreGetting Real With The US Foreign Policy Establishment Realists – Analysis By Michael Averko
On Russian related matters, the more sane among us can perhaps be forgiven for becoming sedated by the kind of …
Read MorePakistan FATF-APG Facts and India’s Blackface By Muhammad Adil Rauf
Indian media is once again spreading false and misleading reports; claiming that APG has placed Pakistan on a “blacklist.” Indian …
Read MoreG7 – A Summit of Divided Minds | Editorial
This year’s G7 summit in France’s scenic town of Biarritz has concluded without much fuss; this should be the main …
Read MoreEconomy on the Path to Recovery By Mohammad Jamil
THE PTI government has indeed taken measures to reverse the economic downslide started with previous governments during the last ten …
Read MoreThe Slow Demise of G7 | Editorial
Each year leaders from the league of the seven most advanced economies in the world: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, …
Read MoreFATF and Pakistan | Editorial
Pakistan once again survived the harsh action of being ‘blacklisted’ for its estimated shortcomings to address the issues of money …
Read MorePakistan’s Strategic Choices in the Energy Sector By Dr Shahid Rahim
The global energy markets are currently in flux and the scene is changing dramatically. Most analysts believe that profound shifts …
Read MoreTrump’s Unpredictable Policies and Peace in Afghanistan By Aisha Noor
The US may be negotiating an agreement with the Taliban for withdrawal of American and NATO forces from Afghanistan. The …
Read MoreBulls Returns to PSX | Editorial
FINALLY, there is some good news on the economic front. After witnessing a prolonged period of downslide spanning over almost …
Read MorePrime Minister as Polio Ambassador | Editorial
Prime Minister Imran Khan will himself spearhead the war on polio from November after a recent rise in registered cases …
Read MoreRegulating Energy Sector | Editorial
In this age of deregulation, we are mulling the opposite – in case of our power and gas sectors. The …
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