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The Real Populists of Pakistan
"In war, truth is the first casualty," wrote Aeschylus, the father of Greek tragedy. Theodore Dalrymple, the English cultural critic, built on it further,...
To talk or continue fighting with TTP?
Peace is always a preferred option, but it only works if enforced from a position of strength, with ample verifiable guarantees and monitoring mechanisms to ensure prevention of intrigues and resurgence of any evil
FM calls for assisting Afghanistan to stand on its own feet
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has called for assisting Afghanistan to stand on its own feet.Addressing the third meeting of Neighbouring Countries of Afghanistan...
Pakistan believes in a peaceful Pakistan: FM Qureshi
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Wednesday that Pakistan believes in the importance of a peaceful and prosperous in Afghanistan.The foreign minister also...
UNSC asks Afghan Taliban to allow girls to attend school
The United Nations Security Council has expressed deep concern over a decision by Afghanistan's Taliban rulers to deny girls access to high school education...
US cancels talks with Taliban over U-turn on girls’ education
The United States abruptly cancelled meetings with the Taliban in Doha that were set to address key economic issues after Afghan the latter reversed...
Taliban indefinitely shuts down girls’ schools in Afghanistan
The Taliban has ordered secondary girls schools in Afghanistan to shut on Wednesday just hours after they reopened, an official confirmed, sparking confusion over...
To Talk or not to Talk
Extremism in the defence of liberty is not vice and moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue. Barry Goldwater
Scapegoating Pakistan
It’s time the US analyses its failures instead of scapegoating Pakistan for the debacle in Afghanistan
The Echoes of Peace
If this Taliban prove to be different in their orientation than the ones from the 1990s, peace in Afghanistan and the region may become an attainable dream
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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.