Exit Democracy By Huma Yusuf
WHILE Pakistan clings to fantasies of hybridity regarding its political framework, the Economist Intelligence Unit has categorised it as an …
Read MoreChallenge of a reset By Maleeha Lodhi
PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s foreign policy actions and pronouncements have created geopolitical upheaval at an already unsettled time in the world. It has …
Read MoreIndo-Pak logjam — for how long? By Imtiaz Gul
Pettiness is the overwhelming theme of Indo-Pakistan relations today, where blind self-righteousness pushes the Indian leadership to new depths. In …
Read MoreAre We Global Laggards? By Shahzad Chaudhry
In international standings in different areas of governance, justice, corruption and human development where surveys are common in today’s digitised …
Read MorePower of Female Education By Saira Samo
Education is a fundamental right that every individual deserves, regardless of gender. Unfortunately, in Pakistan, this right remains uncertain, particularly …
Read MoreImpact of USAID Shutdown By Frank F Islam
The administration of President Donald J. Trump has begun the process of dismantling the United States Agency for International Development …
Read MoreAdvancing Uncertainty By Khurram Hussain
The scale is now awe-inspiring. The speed with which the world is changing is overtaking many analytical abilities. A single …
Read MoreDrivers of change By Maleeha Lodhi
MUCH remains unchanged in the country. Elite capture of the state, the military’s long shadow over politics, poor governance, an …
Read MoreDeepfakes and Artificial Intelligence: A New Challenge for Pakistan By Ayaan Rana
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology is reshaping how we interact with digital content—and not always …
Read MoreRekindling the Indo-US bromance By Syed Mohammad Ali
Prime Minister Modi was the fourth world leader to visit the White House this past week, after President Trump’s landslide …
Read MoreTime to aim high and far to deepen China-Pakistan ties By Jiang Ziadong
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 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 – …
Read MorePolitical Instability in Pakistan: Causes, Challenges, and Pathways to Reform
Political stability remains an elusive concept in Pakistan. Explore the factors contributing to the fractured nature of Pakistan’s polity and …
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