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From access to opportunity

The path outlined is both pragmatic and necessary. Expanding women’s participation in the digital economy is not merely a social initiative; it is a strategic imperative for national growth. As…

From access to opportunity

From access to opportunity

Apr 25, 2026
The path outlined is both pragmatic and necessary. Expanding women’s participation in the digital economy is not merely a social initiative; it is a strategic imperative for national growth. As Pakistan advances its digital agenda, the success of these ef…
Reconstituting the Election Commission

Reconstituting the Election Commission

Jul 02, 2025
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), once envisioned as the guardian of the nation’s democratic ideals, today finds itself engulfed in controversies that deeply undermine public confidence in its neutrality and effectiveness. At the heart of this cr…
Reasserting the State’s Writ Against Terrorism

Reasserting the State’s Writ Against Terrorism

Jul 02, 2025
The tragic loss of 13 soldiers in a recent suicide attack in North Waziristan’s Mir Ali is a grim reminder that terrorism continues to bleed Pakistan. Whether fuelled by external enmity or local complicity, militant violence has inflicted devastating huma…
Hybrid Governance: A Disquieting Normalisation

Hybrid Governance: A Disquieting Normalisation

Jun 22, 2025
The open endorsement of Pakistan’s so-called ‘hybrid model’ of governance by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif signals a troubling shift in the country’s political ethos. Traditionally, elected governments in Pakistan would at least maintain the façade of civ…
A Blow to Judicial Independence

A Blow to Judicial Independence

Jun 21, 2025
The recent short order by the Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, allowing the president to transfer judges between high courts and potentially alter seniority to the detriment of standing judges, marks a deeply concerning moment for ju…
Confronting Hate Speech in the Digital Age

Confronting Hate Speech in the Digital Age

Jun 19, 2025
Hate speech has never been confined to mere words; it is a potent weapon that can incite real-world violence, often with deadly consequences. On this year’s International Day for Countering Hate Speech, with the theme "Hate Speech and Artificial Intellige…
Pakistan’s Gender Parity Crisis: A Call for Urgent Action

Pakistan’s Gender Parity Crisis: A Call for Urgent Action

Jun 18, 2025
The Global Gender Gap Report 2025 paints a bleak picture of Pakistan’s progress on gender equality. Ranked 148 out of 149 countries, with a parity score dipping to 56.7%, Pakistan has once again found itself at the bottom of global rankings. This alarming…
Rewriting the Gender Equation in Pakistan

Rewriting the Gender Equation in Pakistan

Jun 17, 2025
The Global Gender Gap Report 2025 paints a deeply troubling picture for Pakistan, ranking it 148th out of 148 countries — the lowest in the world. This descent is not just a statistical embarrassment but a scathing indictment of decades of policy negligen…
Talks offer hope, but peace needs courage
April 25, 2026 Opinion

Talks offer hope, but peace needs courage

By Sardar Khan Niazi There are…

Pakistan is hope
April 25, 2026 Opinion

Pakistan is hope

Asif Mahmood Why is Pakistan taking…

The government has once again increased the price of petrol and diesel.
April 24, 2026 Latest News

The government has once again increased the price of petrol and diesel.

The government has once again increased…

Vitamin D benefit or harm? Who needs caution?
April 24, 2026 Health

Vitamin D benefit or harm? Who needs caution?

Vitamin D is considered essential for…

Sardar Khan Niazi

(Tamgh-i-Imtaiz) Journalist, Business Leader, Entrepreneur

Economy Beyond Mere Numbers

Economy Beyond Mere Numbers

Jul 03, 2025
Pakistan’s policymakers have long been obsessed with numbers—GDP growth targets, fiscal deficit percentages, and foreign exchange reserves. While these macroeconomic indicators matter, what is often missing from our economic discourse is a fundamental que…
Reconstituting the Election Commission

Reconstituting the Election Commission

Jul 02, 2025
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), once envisioned as the guardian of the nation’s democratic ideals, today finds itself engulfed in controversies that deeply undermine public confidence in its neutrality and effectiveness. At the heart of this cr…
Reasserting the State’s Writ Against Terrorism

Reasserting the State’s Writ Against Terrorism

Jul 02, 2025
The tragic loss of 13 soldiers in a recent suicide attack in North Waziristan’s Mir Ali is a grim reminder that terrorism continues to bleed Pakistan. Whether fuelled by external enmity or local complicity, militant violence has inflicted devastating huma…
Hybrid Governance: A Disquieting Normalisation

Hybrid Governance: A Disquieting Normalisation

Jun 22, 2025
The open endorsement of Pakistan’s so-called ‘hybrid model’ of governance by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif signals a troubling shift in the country’s political ethos. Traditionally, elected governments in Pakistan would at least maintain the façade of civ…
A Blow to Judicial Independence

A Blow to Judicial Independence

Jun 21, 2025
The recent short order by the Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, allowing the president to transfer judges between high courts and potentially alter seniority to the detriment of standing judges, marks a deeply concerning moment for ju…
Confronting Hate Speech in the Digital Age

Confronting Hate Speech in the Digital Age

Jun 19, 2025
Hate speech has never been confined to mere words; it is a potent weapon that can incite real-world violence, often with deadly consequences. On this year’s International Day for Countering Hate Speech, with the theme "Hate Speech and Artificial Intellige…
Pakistan’s Gender Parity Crisis: A Call for Urgent Action

Pakistan’s Gender Parity Crisis: A Call for Urgent Action

Jun 18, 2025
The Global Gender Gap Report 2025 paints a bleak picture of Pakistan’s progress on gender equality. Ranked 148 out of 149 countries, with a parity score dipping to 56.7%, Pakistan has once again found itself at the bottom of global rankings. This alarming…
Talks offer hope, but peace needs courage
April 25, 2026 Opinion

Talks offer hope, but peace needs courage

By Sardar Khan Niazi There are…

Pakistan is hope
April 25, 2026 Opinion

Pakistan is hope

Asif Mahmood Why is Pakistan taking…

The government has once again increased the price of petrol and diesel.
April 24, 2026 Latest News

The government has once again increased the price of petrol and diesel.

The government has once again increased…

Vitamin D benefit or harm? Who needs caution?
April 24, 2026 Health

Vitamin D benefit or harm? Who needs caution?

Vitamin D is considered essential for…

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