National Security and Arms Build-up | Editorial
A country’s security and integrity depends more on its overall national policy than on the weapons at its disposal. There …
Read MoreIran: Elections And The Evolution Of Islamist Deliberative Democracy – Analysis | Kaveh L.
In Iran, the twin elections for the parliament and the Expert Assembly (formally in charge of choosing the next supreme …
Read MoreEvolving Dynamics of Afghan Conflict | Iqbal Khan
LAST week Afghan forces pulled out of bases in Musa Qala, a strategic district of the southern province of Helmand.The …
Read MorePakistan’s Syrian Dilemma | Mohammad Jamil
Apart from global and regional divisions, Pakistan has its own domestic concerns vis-à-vis the sectarian nature of the conflict in …
Read MoreIneptitude in CSS | Syed Saadat
THESE days the Civil Superior Services (CSS) exam is under way to select our future civil servants. Wouldn’t it be …
Read MoreUS Failing to Explain Deadly Drone Policy: Report
WASHINGTON: The United States has made little or no progress in explaining how and why it orders lethal drone strikes, …
Read MoreA Test of Diplomacy | Mohammad Jamil
Our foreign policy has been susceptible to manipulation because of political and economic instability brought about by inept leadership and …
Read MoreEnergy Crisis — Auspicious Developments | Malik M Ashraf
In regards to surmounting energy crisis, two very significant developments have taken place recently. One is the much awaited and …
Read MoreThe Dynamics of Good Governance | Mian Fazal Ahmad
Governance is a pivotal tool to effectively deliver peace, harmony and welfare to the public at large. Governance is the …
Read MoreRussia Disengaging With US on Afghanistan | Mujib Mashal, Andrew Kramer
For all the conflicts in the world in which Washington is at odds with Moscow, the deteriorating security situation in …
Read MoreThe Politics of Education | Dr Shahid Siddiqui
The conservative paradigm of education believes in the fixity of knowledge and focuses on its transmission from one generation to …
Read MorePoverty in Pakistan: Numerous Efforts, Many Numbers, Not Enough Results
There are more beggars on the streets of Pakistan today, the streetmuggers are no more forgiving and extremism is on …
Read MorePak-Afghan Border Management | Editorial
Peace in Afghanistan is crucial for peace and stability in Pakistan. Attempts to make the region terror free gathered pace …
Read MorePrivatisation – The Way Forward | Tariq Iqbal Khan
The government’s primary role is governance and regulation, not to manage and operate businesses. The government works in a manner …
Read MorePakistan Hits Bottom in Innovation Ranking | Riazul Haq
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Science and Technology stated in a written reply to the National Assembly (NA) that less than …
Read MoreNuclearised Deja Vu | Maimuna Ashraf
ANY communication activity between two states hints towards significant developments, although such activities are usually complex and multifaceted than it …
Read MoreIndia’s ‘Disappointment’: Do Eight F-16’s Upset The Pak-India Strategic Balance?
The sale of F-16 aircraft has appeared to annoy India more than it helps Pakistan’s overall counter-insurgency efforts. It should …
Read MoreOnly Trade can Help Normalise Pak-India Ties
LAHORE: The road to normalisation of relations between India and Pakistan can only be accessed through trade and the Lahore …
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