Debt Problems | Editorial
The problems of the economy are far from over. One of the biggest issues that looms over the government is …
Read MoreChanging Regional Dynamics | Editorial
There are worrying indications that the Afghan peace process might soon hit a stumbling block. Interested stakeholders would do well …
Read MoreTime to See the Bigger Picture at UNSC | Editorial
At the first meeting convened by the long-running Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) to discuss the UN Security Council reforms, Pakistani envoy, …
Read MoreBorder Skirmishes | Editorial
It is inevitable that a country with an aggressive foreign policy and dangerously nationalist leaders will have tense relations with …
Read MoreYet Another Round of Civil Service Reforms! By Hasaan Khawar
Last week’s press conference by Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood announcing a package of civil service reforms has stirred …
Read MoreGlobal Cooperation | Editorial
While addressing the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), PM Imran Khan pushed for the importance of striving for …
Read MoreBiden’s ME Policy | Editorial
While speaking at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the acting Ambassador of the United States (US) to the UN …
Read MoreClimate Change By Kashmala Kakakhel
NOT many know Pakistan was elected co-chair of the Green Climate Fund Board for 2020; fewer realise its significance. With …
Read MoreThe Current State of the Chinese Economy By Shahid Javed Burki
Pakistan’s relations with China would depend to a considerable degree on the latter’s economic situation. The promised set of investments …
Read MorePakistan-US Ties | Editorial
IN the field of bilateral relations, Pakistan’s relationship with the US is indeed amongst its most complex, and most important. …
Read MoreBureaucracy Reform | Editorial
WHILE the intention behind the endeavour may be lauded, the civil service reform package unveiled by the government the other …
Read MorePakistan-China Trade in the Hour of Crisis By S M Naveed
PAKISTAN China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry has been striving hard to continue trade relations between business communities of …
Read MorePak-US Ties Under Biden Administration By Kamran Yousaf
In the midst of uncertainty and unprecedented security, the 46th president of the United States, Joe Biden, took oath last …
Read MoreThe Balance of Power in Asia By Imtiaz Rafi Butt
THE year 2021 has set the stage for the unforeseen. There are both hopes and fears on the horizon. The …
Read MoreCapable Deterrence | Editorial
Pakistan’s security apparatus has covered yet another milestone in armament development. Historically, we have looked to shore up our defence …
Read MoreCivil Service Reforms | Editorial
Reforming the bureaucracy had been a major part of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI)’s administrative plan. It is no secret that …
Read MorePresident Biden and Afghanistan By Imran Malik
President Biden’s reset of US’ Asia policy will primarily determine the future contours of Sino-US relations. It will address the …
Read MoreTrading Across Borders By Dr Pervez Tahir
With the economy in difficult straits and its spokespersons desperate, the tendency to keep catching at a straw continues. Instead …
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