Perspectives Return of the turncoats: a familiar tale in Balochistan politics Recent years have seen tumultuous political conditions in Pakistan with no one party able to form a clear majority,... Published 02 May, 2024 12:02am
Perspectives Practical significance of the global security initiative (GSI) On April 21, 2024, the Global Security Initiative (GSI) celebrated its second anniversary since its launch. This... Published 27 Apr, 2024 08:28pm
Perspectives Iranian president’s visit: outcomes may be short of expectations, but exchange is significant The visit of Iranian President Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi to Pakistan has perhaps, partially repaired the trust that... Published 24 Apr, 2024 08:44pm
Ivy Leagues, so-called ‘anti-semitism’ and the US American higher learning institutions are at an inflection point. Last week, prestigious Columbia University – the...
Pakistan’s investment pitch deck: fix security issues and terrorism “The menace of terrorism is again rearing its ugly head, threatening our nation’s security as well as regional peace...
‘Canadian dream’: is it really as appealing for Pakistanis as it used to be? Popularised by the best-seller, Epic America (1931), the term American dream became synonymous with the story of...
From vulnerability to opportunity: climate diplomacy for a Pakistan-GCC sustainable future Climate change poses an existential threat to Pakistan and the Middle Eastern countries. Its disastrous...
Islamabad's Sunday Bazaar reveals city's diverse socioeconomic landscape Future success hinges on its adaptability, necessitating government support through investments in infrastructure improvements, waste management, and vendor training Updated 01 Apr, 2024 01:51pm
BFA 2024 concludes on sanguine note despite challenges Themed as ‘Asia and the World: Common Challenges, Shared Responsibilities’, the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) annual... Published 31 Mar, 2024 10:02pm
How tech is transforming SDGs into reality Working for a tech firm, I find many opportunities to delve into the impact that our work has on the globe today. As... Published 27 Mar, 2024 03:21pm
For Gaza’s children, Eid will be amid death and destruction Muslim children will be celebrating Eid at the end of the holy month of Ramadan. They will go for Eid prayers with... Published 24 Mar, 2024 06:05pm
Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline: a case that deserves greater attention The first 80 kilometers of the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project have been approved for development inside... Published 22 Mar, 2024 01:07am
Economic agenda: Pakistan will continue walking on a tightrope After months of political volatility in Pakistan, the dust finally settled over the formation of a new government. A... Published 18 Mar, 2024 10:18am
Never has an economic roadmap been more important in Pakistan It was in June 2022 that Pakistan’s CPI-based inflation figure topped 20%. It has since then stood stubbornly at... Updated 13 Mar, 2024 12:18pm
2024 may not serve the climate cause well If 2023 wasn’t a good year for climate change, 2024 may not be any better – for those who wanted to hear some good... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:53pm
The new coalition and the way forward When it comes to the outlook of Pakistan’s political sphere, there are questions on whether stability or... Published 05 Mar, 2024 06:15pm
Beware the Ides of March The expression ‘Beware the Ides of March’ was used in renowned playwright William Shakespeare’s epic Julius Caesar.... Published 03 Mar, 2024 03:24pm
Challenges and opportunities in Pakistan’s real estate Sector Pakistan’s once-booming real estate sector is facing a crisis, with declining home values and skyrocketing interest... Published 01 Mar, 2024 12:06pm
Longer working hours, productivity: there is no correlation We have a lot to thank the Industrial Revolution for including innovations, efficiency, and the infamous 9am-5pm... Published 27 Feb, 2024 06:38pm
IT sector will not flourish with frequent social media/internet blockage If the government of Pakistan wants to see the IT sector flourish and its exports to line up – the government must... Published 23 Feb, 2024 05:14pm
Key takeaways from the 15th edition of KLF The latest edition of the Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) wrapped on Sunday, bringing together speakers and... Updated 19 Feb, 2024 11:53pm
Reimagining Pakistan’s academic pedagogy In a world driven by knowledge and innovation, the importance of a competitive education system cannot be overstated... Published 15 Feb, 2024 07:42pm
Government-transition and PSX performance More than 1/4th of the total market capitalisation of companies listed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange was added in... Updated 12 Feb, 2024 04:01pm
Pakistan’s next premier: another case of political uncertainty Riggings and fraud allegations surrounding the election results in Pakistan have sparked widespread attention and... Published 11 Feb, 2024 11:47pm
General Elections 2024: a job well done by the caretaker govt? The caretaker government had one job – hold timely, free/fair elections – and that was put to the test today. To... Published 09 Feb, 2024 12:11am
Pakistan didn’t default, but its citizens certainly did Floods came and destroyed our homes — there was little we could do, we were told. We managed to endure, and tried to... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:28pm
The manifesto monitor Manifestoes are a contract between political parties and the voters, and parties are bound to deliver on it.... Published 07 Feb, 2024 09:01pm