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Global Terrorism Index 2026: A Wake up Call

National integration and growth
Pakistan Railways has long been more than a transport utility; it is the steel spine of the federation, binding distant regions into a single economic and social space. The latest announcements by Muhammad Hanif Abbasi therefore deserve attention not mere…
A call to listen and act for every child
World Children’s Day, a global day of action for children, by children, marking the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. This year's theme, "My day, my rights", is a powerful reminder that every child, everywhere, is entitled to funda…
The Real Mission
Despite the UN Security Council passing a US-drafted resolution that essentially supports President Donald Trump's "peace plan" for Gaza, it is unlikely to bring long-term peace to the occupied territories due to the document's ambiguity and Palestinian o…
Climate and Population, Pakistan’s True Economic Test
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has delivered a timely and stark message: Pakistan’s long-term economic outlook is inextricably tied to its ability to confront the twin national challenges of rapid population growth and…
Pakistan’s great transformation challenge
The interplay between agriculture and food security is the foundational challenge for Pakistan's government. As an agrarian economy, the health of its farms directly dictates the well-being of its rapidly growing population. While the government has consi…
Funding the Future
Pakistan stands at a critical juncture in the global economy, one where technological prowess is the ultimate currency. Yet, while the world races towards automation and the Fourth Industrial Revolution, our education system remains largely anchored in th…
Air pollution and climate change
Air pollution and climate change are often discussed as separate environmental crises, each demanding unique solutions. Yet, this approach fundamentally misunderstands the challenge. These are not two battles; they are two fronts in a single, existential …
Pakistan’s Digital Future
The Federal Cabinet’s approval of the National AI Policy 2025 is a defining moment, signaling Pakistan's official entry into the global race for technological supremacy. Far from being a mere statement of intent, this policy—which aims to train one millio…
Climate crisis
Pakistan’s launch of the “Modernization of Hydromet Services of Pakistan” (MHSP) project marks a critical, long-overdue investment in survival. In a nation where the 2022 floods displaced over 33 million people and where torrential rains continue to wreak…
The New Diplomatic Frontline
The Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference, recently concluded in Islamabad, was more than a ceremonial gathering; it was a potent call to action for the world’s legislative bodies. Under the banner of “Peace, Security and Development,” the address by C…
Punjab’s necessary stand against smog
The Punjab Police's recent anti-smog crackdown, resulting in the registration of 26 cases and the arrest of multiple violators across districts like Lahore, marks a critical and welcome escalation in the fight against hazardous air pollution. The statisti…

National integration and growth

Pakistan’s mental health crisis is a global warning

A Nation’s Pledge: Justice, Unity, Progress

Questions about a war few are willing to challenge

Global action needs stronger natural systems
In an era defined by an urgent climate crisis, where every nation grapples with the dual challenge of mitigating emissions and adapting to intensifying impacts, Pakistan's forest restoration efforts presented at a recent COP30 side event offer a compellin…
A call to listen and act for every child
World Children’s Day, a global day of action for children, by children, marking the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. This year's theme, "My day, my rights", is a powerful reminder that every child, everywhere, is entitled to funda…
The Real Mission
Despite the UN Security Council passing a US-drafted resolution that essentially supports President Donald Trump's "peace plan" for Gaza, it is unlikely to bring long-term peace to the occupied territories due to the document's ambiguity and Palestinian o…
Climate and Population, Pakistan’s True Economic Test
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has delivered a timely and stark message: Pakistan’s long-term economic outlook is inextricably tied to its ability to confront the twin national challenges of rapid population growth and…
Pakistan’s great transformation challenge
The interplay between agriculture and food security is the foundational challenge for Pakistan's government. As an agrarian economy, the health of its farms directly dictates the well-being of its rapidly growing population. While the government has consi…
Funding the Future
Pakistan stands at a critical juncture in the global economy, one where technological prowess is the ultimate currency. Yet, while the world races towards automation and the Fourth Industrial Revolution, our education system remains largely anchored in th…
Air pollution and climate change
Air pollution and climate change are often discussed as separate environmental crises, each demanding unique solutions. Yet, this approach fundamentally misunderstands the challenge. These are not two battles; they are two fronts in a single, existential …
Pakistan’s Digital Future
The Federal Cabinet’s approval of the National AI Policy 2025 is a defining moment, signaling Pakistan's official entry into the global race for technological supremacy. Far from being a mere statement of intent, this policy—which aims to train one millio…
Climate crisis
Pakistan’s launch of the “Modernization of Hydromet Services of Pakistan” (MHSP) project marks a critical, long-overdue investment in survival. In a nation where the 2022 floods displaced over 33 million people and where torrential rains continue to wreak…
The New Diplomatic Frontline
The Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference, recently concluded in Islamabad, was more than a ceremonial gathering; it was a potent call to action for the world’s legislative bodies. Under the banner of “Peace, Security and Development,” the address by C…

National integration and growth

Pakistan’s mental health crisis is a global warning

A Nation’s Pledge: Justice, Unity, Progress

Questions about a war few are willing to challenge

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