What a U.S. Withdrawal Means for Afghanistan By Carter Malkasian
In September of last year, peace talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government finally opened in Doha, only to …
Read MoreTyranny of power asymmetry By Maleeha Lodhi
PAKISTAN’S foreign policy objectives have been remarkably consistent over the years. They have principally been shaped by its geostrategic location …
Read MoreForeign Policy Success: Myth vs Reality By Kamran Yousaf
In his recent speech on the floor of the National Assembly, Prime Minister Imran Khan highlighted achievements of his government …
Read MoreProposed Iran-China deal By Najmuddin A. Shaikh
AS the Trump administration moves further towards confrontation with China and as China makes it clear that even while wanting …
Read MoreCovid-19 and Digital Education Failure in Pakistan By Mohsin Rasheed
The Covid-19 pandemic has gripped life globally. Education system is getting worst in many countries because digital education. As coronavirus …
Read MoreUS Elections: Leadership Without Direction Vs. Direction Without Leadership – Analysis
President Trump’s leadership style has been a highly controversial topic and opponents have been pointing to his often unorganized and …
Read MoreEgypt’s Military Limitations: Cairo’s Options To Defend Eastern Libya – Analysis
In late June, with the United Nations-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) reversing several years’ worth of gains made by …
Read MoreAfghanistan with two presidents – The Economist
Afghanistan waited five months for a president and then two came along at once. An election was held in September, …
Read MoreTrump’s Global War on Trade By Azhar Azam
President Donald Trump once again popped up on Twitter with his impulsive brashness over China, and announced 10% additional tariffs …
Read MoreHigher Education Funds | Editorial
A FEW months ago, the country’s public-sector universities were rocked by the news of an impending cut in government spending …
Read MoreMicrosoft To Explore Investment Opportunities in Pakistan: Bill Gates By Sohail Chaudhry
ISLAMABAD: Billionaire Bill Gates has said that his multinational technology company, Microsoft Corporation, could explore the investment opportunities in Pakistan. …
Read MoreGlobal Economic Outlook For 2019 By Rashid A Mughal
THE honeymoon is over, says the former Chairman of US Federal Reserve. According to World Bank, “Global Growth is expected …
Read MoreGlobal Economic Outlook For 2019: Chaos, Uncertainty And Turmoil By Shan Saeed
Markets are whistling past the graveyard Pandemonium is a difficult word to fathom. Systematic risk is getting serious now and …
Read MorePakistan’s Global Image Restored By Mohammad Jamil
THERE was a time not too long ago when Pakistan was considered the regional hub for many international airlines, such …
Read MoreWhy 2018 Will go Down as an Unforgettable Year in Pakistan’s Democratic History By Imad Zafar
This year can rightfully be termed the year of change for Pakistan. After all, the General Elections held this year …
Read MoreIndia and Chabahar | Editorial
India has this week officially taken over control of operations at the Iranian port of Shaheed Behesti in Chabahar. And …
Read MoreThe Importance of COP24 By Dr Shaukat Ali
The hot debate in the cold month of December was COP24 (Conference of the Parties 24). People from all sectors …
Read More2018: Economy led to the Crossroads | Editorial
All set to bid adieu, the year 2018 has proven to be a tumultuous one for Pakistan’s economy — mainly …
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