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Houthis Raise the Ante

A global crisis demands global solutions
The climate crisis is no longer a distant warning for future generations. It is a harsh reality already destroying homes, livelihoods and communities across the world. Pakistan, despite contributing only a small share of global carbon emissions, remains a…
 Pakistan’s economic future depends on its people
Pakistan’s economic transformation will ultimately be judged not by statistics alone, but by whether ordinary citizens experience a meaningful improvement in their lives. Putting people at the heart of development is therefore not only a moral responsibil…
Protecting children in the digital age
The digital world is not going away, nor should it. The objective must be to make it safer and more beneficial. Protecting children requires effective laws, responsible technology companies, informed parents, vigilant institutions and educated children. A…
Healthcare, accountability and public service
The opening of a rural health centre should therefore not be treated as an isolated development. It should mark a commitment to making every public facility work for the citizens. Buildings can be constructed and machines installed, but the real measure o…
A smart response to rising fuel costs
Electric mobility should not be viewed simply as a response to expensive petrol. It is also an opportunity to reduce urban pollution, improve energy efficiency and modernise Pakistan's transport system. Islamabad and Rawalpindi may currently be at the beg…
Beyond connectivity: building digital prosperity
The digital economy is no longer a secondary component of national development. It has become a defining force shaping productivity, trade, public services, employment and competitiveness. For the countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), …
Opening Europe’s labor market to Pakistani talent
Pakistan’s engagement with European labor markets deserves to move beyond diplomatic discussions and into practical, well-regulated mechanisms that can create meaningful employment opportunities for its growing workforce. The recent meeting between Federa…
Strengthening legal education, restoring faith in justice
A justice system is only as strong as the people entrusted with its operation. Judges may interpret the law and lawyers may argue before the courts, but both ultimately depend on one essential foundation: quality legal education. The government’s renewed …
Building Pakistan’s economic identity
A successful “Made in Pakistan” campaign could eventually change how the world sees Pakistani products and how Pakistanis see their own economic potential. But this will require patience, consistency and cooperation between government and the private sect…
Education must keep pace with a changing world
Pakistan’s future will ultimately depend on the quality of its human capital. Modern laboratories are a welcome beginning, but they must form part of a broader national commitment to education. Every child, regardless of geography or background, deserves …
Bringing medical expertise closer to home
Access to quality healthcare should not depend on where a person lives or how far they are from a major hospital. Yet for many citizens, particularly those living in underserved areas, reaching a specialist can mean travelling long distances, spending mon…
A global crisis demands global solutions
The climate crisis is no longer a distant warning for future generations. It is a harsh reality already destroying homes, livelihoods and communities across the world. Pakistan, despite contributing only a small share of global carbon emissions, remains a…
 Pakistan’s economic future depends on its people
Pakistan’s economic transformation will ultimately be judged not by statistics alone, but by whether ordinary citizens experience a meaningful improvement in their lives. Putting people at the heart of development is therefore not only a moral responsibil…
Protecting children in the digital age
The digital world is not going away, nor should it. The objective must be to make it safer and more beneficial. Protecting children requires effective laws, responsible technology companies, informed parents, vigilant institutions and educated children. A…
Healthcare, accountability and public service
The opening of a rural health centre should therefore not be treated as an isolated development. It should mark a commitment to making every public facility work for the citizens. Buildings can be constructed and machines installed, but the real measure o…
A smart response to rising fuel costs
Electric mobility should not be viewed simply as a response to expensive petrol. It is also an opportunity to reduce urban pollution, improve energy efficiency and modernise Pakistan's transport system. Islamabad and Rawalpindi may currently be at the beg…
Beyond connectivity: building digital prosperity
The digital economy is no longer a secondary component of national development. It has become a defining force shaping productivity, trade, public services, employment and competitiveness. For the countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), …
Opening Europe’s labor market to Pakistani talent
Pakistan’s engagement with European labor markets deserves to move beyond diplomatic discussions and into practical, well-regulated mechanisms that can create meaningful employment opportunities for its growing workforce. The recent meeting between Federa…
Strengthening legal education, restoring faith in justice
A justice system is only as strong as the people entrusted with its operation. Judges may interpret the law and lawyers may argue before the courts, but both ultimately depend on one essential foundation: quality legal education. The government’s renewed …
Building Pakistan’s economic identity
A successful “Made in Pakistan” campaign could eventually change how the world sees Pakistani products and how Pakistanis see their own economic potential. But this will require patience, consistency and cooperation between government and the private sect…
Education must keep pace with a changing world
Pakistan’s future will ultimately depend on the quality of its human capital. Modern laboratories are a welcome beginning, but they must form part of a broader national commitment to education. Every child, regardless of geography or background, deserves …

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