Mending Higher Education By Atta-Ur-Rahman
The higher education sector has been under serious crisis for the last several years. Over the last decade, the procedures …
Read MoreThe Weight of Our Water and Energy Crises By Syed Shujaat Ahmed
The water crisis in Pakistan is worsening with each passing day, and the increasing population growth along with drastic changes …
Read MoreWill China’s SCO fix Asia’s Problems? By Huma Rehman
The Central and South Asian region has been labelled the most fragile region in the world, presenting similar patterns of …
Read MoreElectoral Tensions | Editorial
WITH the process of political parties finalising tickets for the general election nearly complete, the campaign season is set to …
Read More28th NSG Plenary: National Interests or Non-proliferation Norms By Ahyousha Khan
ANOTHER year has elapsed and future of South Asian non-NPT states aspiring to become member of Nuclear Suppliers Group is …
Read MoreWhat Should HEC’s Role be in Strengthening Higher Education? By M Fazal Elahi
AN enlightened response to the question as to what should be HEC’s role vis-à -vis strengthening the institutions of higher learning …
Read MoreOur Economy: The Troubles Are Real By Mohiuddin Aazim
PAKISTAN’S external sector troubles refuse to go away while the world watches everything and takes decisions accordingly. The recent downgrading …
Read MoreTerrorism, Understanding and Solutions By Hamayun Sarfraz Chattha
Extremism is dying, thanks to Pakistan’s policy makers and security institutions that have played their part in pushing our country …
Read MoreThe Making of the 1973 Constitution By Muhammad Zahid Rifat
After the great tragedy of the fall of Dhaka in December 1971, the remaining Pakistan seemed like a rudderless ship …
Read MoreEconomic Outlook | Editorial
Not so positive anymore With Moody’s downgrading Pakistan’s outlook to negative, the current account deficit bloating to $6b, the rupee …
Read MoreReforms in the ECP By Naeem Sadiq
Despite numerous proposals and demands for electoral reforms, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has been working overtime to keep …
Read MoreLost in a Digital Jungle | Editorial
Like every other developing nation in the world Pakistan has a burgeoning reliance on the internet. Online retail is booming …
Read MorePak Quest For NSG Membership By Qurat Hashmi
PAKISTAN has been trying to acquire the member ship of the 48 member Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) for the past …
Read MoreBureaucracy Changes | Editorial
THE reshuffle is portrayed as a necessary act, and it may well be given the politicisation of the bureaucracy and …
Read MoreDeeper into the Economic Quicksand By Dr Moonis Ahmar
Many alarmed voices have pointed out the steady erosion of Pakistan’s economy as a grave existential threat. In the first …
Read MoreWater Crisis in Pak & Its Solutions By Abdul Ghani Chohan
AMONG all the looming challenges that Pakistan is facing, water crisis is the most critical problem of the country. According …
Read MorePakistan maintains numerical superiority over India in nuclear weapons: report
Pakistan maintains a lead in the number of nuclear warheads when compared to arch-rival India, according to an assessment by …
Read MorePak-Afghan Détente: Beware of Spoilers By Imtiaz Gul
Beset with so many political and social problems, Afghanistan currently needs collective unity and statesmanship. Unfortunately, unnecessary brinkmanship by a …
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