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SAARC deserves revival, not replacement
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SAARC deserves revival, not replacement

By Sardar Khan Niazi The leaders of South Asia stand at a crucial juncture. In a region home to nearly two billion people, where over half still struggle with poverty,…

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…
Business Confidence Needs Real Gains

Business Confidence Needs Real Gains

May 25, 2025
The recent uptick in business confidence, as reported by the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), is a welcome change after three years of pessimism. According to the survey conducted in March-April — notably before tensions with I…
Trilateral Diplomacy and the Promise of Regional Stability

Trilateral Diplomacy and the Promise of Regional Stability

May 24, 2025
The recent informal trilateral meeting in Beijing between the foreign ministers of Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan signals a hopeful turn toward greater regional cooperation and integration. At a time when much of the world is gripped by geopolitical str…
Towards Peace in Baluchistan

Towards Peace in Baluchistan

May 23, 2025
The recent suicide attack targeting a school bus in Khuzdar has shocked the nation. The fact that among the five victims were three innocent children makes the atrocity especially horrific. No cause — political, ideological, or nationalist — can justify t…
Gaza’s Agony and the Responsibility of Global Powers

Gaza’s Agony and the Responsibility of Global Powers

May 22, 2025
In a world already marred by widespread suffering and war, the ongoing genocide in Gaza stands out as one of the most appalling human tragedies of our time. Since the events of October 7, 2023, the Israeli regime has launched a ferocious and relentless ca…
A Fragile Peace, A Crucial Opportunity

A Fragile Peace, A Crucial Opportunity

May 21, 2025
The recent de-escalation between Pakistan and India offers a much-needed respite in a region too often shadowed by the threat of conflict. While the ceasefire may be tentative, it signals a willingness—at least for now—by both sides to step back from the …
A Call for Dialogue and Restraint in South Asia

A Call for Dialogue and Restraint in South Asia

May 20, 2025
Following the recent US-brokered ceasefire, there is a small window of opportunity for Pakistan and India to reassess the trajectory of their relationship. While the guns have momentarily fallen silent, peace remains fragile. The post-conflict atmosphere …
A Moment for Restraint and Dialogue in South Asia

A Moment for Restraint and Dialogue in South Asia

May 19, 2025
With South Asia’s peace hanging in delicate balance, the recent hostilities between India and Pakistan underscore a pressing need for political maturity and diplomatic wisdom on both sides. In this volatile regional climate, it is reassuring to witness a …
A Long‑Overdue Pivot Toward an Export‑Led Economy

A Long‑Overdue Pivot Toward an Export‑Led Economy

May 18, 2025
Pakistan’s chronically inward‑looking trade regime is finally set for a long‑needed overhaul. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s newly approved roadmap promises to cut the average customs tariff almost in half—from 19 per cent to 9.5 per cent within five yea…
Tough Choices for a Sustainable Economy

Tough Choices for a Sustainable Economy

May 17, 2025
The early round of technical-level talks between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the upcoming budget makes one thing clear: fiscal discipline will remain non-negotiable under the $7bn financing facility. The IMF’s insistence on a tig…
Peace Over Provocation

Peace Over Provocation

May 16, 2025
The recent US-brokered ceasefire between Pakistan and India has brought a temporary halt to hostilities, but sustainable peace in South Asia requires much more than a pause in conflict. Rebuilding trust between the two nuclear-armed neighbours will demand…
Economy Beyond Mere Numbers
July 3, 2025 Editorial

Economy Beyond Mere Numbers

Pakistan’s policymakers have long been obsessed…

Scientists sound alarm over lab-made human DNA as ‘God-like’ project moves forward
July 3, 2025 Sci-Tech

Scientists sound alarm over lab-made human DNA as ‘God-like’ project moves forward

Scientists have taken a bold and…

Space capsule with remains of 166 dead humans, cannabis plants ‘lost at sea’ after crash
July 3, 2025 Sci-Tech

Space capsule with remains of 166 dead humans, cannabis plants ‘lost at sea’ after crash

space capsule carrying the remains of…

Baidu launches AI video generator, overhauls search features
July 3, 2025 Sci-Tech

Baidu launches AI video generator, overhauls search features

China’s Baidu (9888.HK) has launched an…

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