Tag: Imran Khan

Long Time Coming

The hijab has become a site of contestation, but the women’s resistance in Iran isn’t new

Looming Global Economic Crisis

Pakistan needs to preempt global changes and must get itself prepared for the possible global recession

Can The Situation Be Salvaged?

If Allah gives us another chance let us resolve that in democracy we shall consider both competence and popularity

PTI’s stunning win in by-elections

Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf bagged six National Assembly seats out of the contested eight

Pakistan seeks rescheduling of $27b bilateral debt

Dar rules out the possibility of a default on Pakistan's debt, an extension of the maturity date on bonds due in December or a renegotiation of Pakistan's current IMF programme

Foreign exchange hit three-year low

The reserves fell due to external debt repayments, including repayments of a commercial loan and interest payments and Eurobonds

Indian Supreme Court remains divided over ban on hijab in schools

The matter has been referred to India's chief justice

Power supply to Karachi will be restored by evening’

An accidental fault in the transmission lines caused several power plants to trip resulting in a massive power outage

Swat Rejects Militancy

Thousands took to the street to protest against the rising insurgency in the region

Floods to drag up to 9 million Pakistanis into poverty: World Bank

Report predicts Pakistan’s economy is expected to grow by only 2 percent in the current fiscal year ending June 2023

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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.

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

Independence Day Resolve

The successive civilian and military governments have failed to end socio-economic disparities, disharmony between the centre and provinces, poverty, apathy towards the less-privileged, militancy, religious and political intolerance -- just to mention a few.

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.

Democracy vs Stability

With another election on the horizon, there are many who continue to place their hopes in the electoral processes, but past experiences raise doubts about its effectiveness in bringing lasting stability.

Way to Glory

Our inability to evolve political and administrative systems -- that could ensure quality decision-making for the benefit of the people -- remains the main cause of our debacle.