Amir Jahangir

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The writer is a global competitiveness, risk, and development expert. He leads Mishal Pakistan, the country partner institute of the Centre for the New Economy and Society Platform at the World Economic Forum.

Pakistan’s Choices Amid Global Isolation & Economic Fragmentation

Growing trade restrictions may reverse economic integration and undermine the cooperation needed to protect against new shocks and address global challenges.The global economic stage...

India’s UNSC Reform Agenda Amidst Regional Intricacies

The unresolved border disputes, past military interventions, and alleged espionage activities raise alarm bells about India's ability to contribute to regional stability. Moreover, its tendency to adopt an assertive stance rather than addressing these issues transparently further clouds its credentials in global security affairs.

Pakistan Takes a Step Towards Cleaner Energy

Pakistan is highly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change, including rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events. These impacts pose significant challenges to the country's agriculture, water resources, and overall socio-economic development

IMF’s Global GDP Outlook ’23: Pakistan Responds

Amidst the unfolding global economic shifts, Pakistan's response must be grounded in pragmatism and resilience. Crafting a pragmatic roadmap involves embracing regional cooperation, enhancing domestic competitiveness, and fostering investor confidence.

Big Promises & Lingering Doubts

Despite the expected rise in revenues, the Act projects an enlarged budget deficit of Rs.12,643 billion, an increase from Rs.10,694 billion the previous year.

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Pakistan’s Choices Amid Global Isolation & Economic Fragmentation

Growing trade restrictions may reverse economic integration and undermine...

Varying Regional Penchants

In the first-half of 2023, some interesting developments in...

India’s UNSC Reform Agenda Amidst Regional Intricacies

The unresolved border disputes, past military interventions, and alleged espionage activities raise alarm bells about India's ability to contribute to regional stability. Moreover, its tendency to adopt an assertive stance rather than addressing these issues transparently further clouds its credentials in global security affairs.

Islam’s Power of Patience, Forgiveness

Holy Qur'an's ethical heartbeats resonated within the very social milieu of its revelation, intertwining religious, moral, and legal obligations under the vast expanse of God's will.