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The scale is now awe-inspiring. The speed with which the world is changing is overtaking many analytical abilities. A single …
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Today, we mark three years of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. For three years, the Ukrainian people have demonstrated remarkable …
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President Trump, in his speech at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Summit, shifted America’s stance from a global enforcer to …
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The European economy, once a bastion of stability and growth, is facing unprecedented challenges as it grapples with the dual …
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MUCH remains unchanged in the country. Elite capture of the state, the military’s long shadow over politics, poor governance, an …
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The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology is reshaping how we interact with digital content—and not always …
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At the invitation of H.E. President Xi Jinping, H.E. President Zardari paid a successful state visit to China earlier this …
Read MoreA malleable agenda By Samia Liaquat Ali Khan
AS the new world order takes shape, with Trumpism at the forefront, many of us can only watch with bemused interest how, …
Read MoreThe myth of Central Asia’s trade potential By Inaam Ul Haque
This write-up analyses the much-touted ‘trade potential of Central Asia'. But first an AI Overview of Gwadar Port (GP) and …
Read MoreTransformational impact of AI By Talat Masood
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning continue to impact the future of humanity across every industry. AI is already the …
Read MoreHigher education’s reappointment saga By Ayesha Razzaque
SINCE I can remember, politicians of all stripes have been saying ‘Pakistan mein bohot talent hai’ (Pakistan has a lot …
Read MoreWaiting for Trump’s call By Zahid Hussain
THE much-anticipated call from Donald Trump has yet to come. In fact, it may never come. However, the PTI has …
Read MoreNeed for Balancing Approach By Javed Iqbal
Although the demand and supply principle is a purely economic term usually used to explain economic issues. But it also …
Read MoreThe Crucial Role of Media in Democracy – Agha Zuhaib Khan
The Power of Media: Upholding Democracy, Freedom of Expression, and National Stability The Crucial Role of Media in Democracy – …
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The Iran Opportunity – Foreign Affairs. It is hard to think of a country that has lost as much influence …
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Trump 2.0: The Financial Ripple Effect By Dr Hasnain Javed Donald Trump’s return to the White House in 2025 could …
Read MoreDeclining Bilateral Ties By Malik Muhammad Ashraf
Declining Bilateral Ties By Malik Muhammad Ashraf The relations between Pakistan and India have never been cordial or normal ever …
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