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Clean surroundings, safer communities

Clean surroundings, safer communities
Dengue fever is once again emerging as a serious public health concern, and the growing risk demands responsible action from citizens as well as relevant authorities. While dengue is preventable to a considerable extent, negligence in controlling mosquito…
A Rush towards a digital future?
Pakistan, long grappling with economic volatility and financial exclusion, appears to be charting a new course, embracing the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain with unprecedented zeal – at least on paper. Recent developments suggest a significant s…
Beyond Warnings: Building a Climate-Resilient Pakistan
As the rivers swell and monsoon clouds gather, Pakistan once again stands at the brink of disaster. The recent tragic deaths of tourists swept away by the surging Swat River painfully echo the devastation of the 2022 floods, which killed hundreds, displac…
Parliament’s Red Line Must Remain the Constitution
Democracy is not meant to be silent, polite or perfectly staged. It is, by its very nature, loud, contested and sometimes messy. Protests in parliament, even those that seem rowdy or theatrical, are part of a broader democratic culture where dissent must …
India’s Deputy Army Chief Exposes Operation Sindoor Debacle
The Indian Deputy Army Chief Lt. Gen. Rahul Singh’s recent statement is nothing short of a stunning confession: an indirect yet unmistakable admission of India’s humiliating military defeat at the hands of Pakistan during the so-called Operation Sindoor. …
Economy Beyond Mere Numbers
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
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
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
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…

JUI Turns to the PTI Playbook

The unfolding tragedy in Gaza: A call for humanity and lasting peace
The humanitarian situation in Gaza has reached a catastrophic precipice, demanding the immediate and unwavering attention of the global community. Beyond the headlines and political rhetoric lies a profound human tragedy, where millions are caught in a re…
A Rush towards a digital future?
Pakistan, long grappling with economic volatility and financial exclusion, appears to be charting a new course, embracing the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain with unprecedented zeal – at least on paper. Recent developments suggest a significant s…
Beyond Warnings: Building a Climate-Resilient Pakistan
As the rivers swell and monsoon clouds gather, Pakistan once again stands at the brink of disaster. The recent tragic deaths of tourists swept away by the surging Swat River painfully echo the devastation of the 2022 floods, which killed hundreds, displac…
Parliament’s Red Line Must Remain the Constitution
Democracy is not meant to be silent, polite or perfectly staged. It is, by its very nature, loud, contested and sometimes messy. Protests in parliament, even those that seem rowdy or theatrical, are part of a broader democratic culture where dissent must …
India’s Deputy Army Chief Exposes Operation Sindoor Debacle
The Indian Deputy Army Chief Lt. Gen. Rahul Singh’s recent statement is nothing short of a stunning confession: an indirect yet unmistakable admission of India’s humiliating military defeat at the hands of Pakistan during the so-called Operation Sindoor. …
Economy Beyond Mere Numbers
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
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
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…

JUI Turns to the PTI Playbook

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