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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…
Towards a Cashless Future: Promise and Pitfalls
The transition to a cashless economy is rapidly becoming a global phenomenon, with digital transactions replacing cash in many parts of the world. The shift has been catalyzed by technological innovation and accelerated further by the Covid-19 pandemic, w…
A Strategic Budget or Just Another Balancing Act?
The annual budget is more than a ledger of income and expenditure; it is, or ought to be, a roadmap that outlines a nation’s strategic priorities. Historically, however, Pakistan’s budgets have lacked this crucial strategic direction, often reduced to mer…
Narrative Diplomacy in South Asia
As Pakistan and India emerge from yet another bout of hostilities, the battlefront has now shifted from the borders to the global stage. Both nations are vying to shape the international narrative surrounding recent escalations, sending high-level delegat…
Navigating the Budget Dilemma
As Pakistan stands on the cusp of announcing its national budget for the next fiscal year, the delay to June 10 underscores the complexity of balancing domestic pressures with international obligations. At the heart of this postponement lies an ongoing ne…
Weaponising Water: A Dangerous Escalation
While the guns may have fallen silent, the threat of conflict between India and Pakistan remains potent — now flowing through the veins of South Asia’s rivers. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent remarks in Rajasthan, where he declared that Pakis…
Business Confidence Needs Real Gains
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
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
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
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
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 …
Title: Policing the Web: A Call for Cyber Ethics and Accountability
In an age defined by the digital gaze, where every moment can be recorded, posted, and weaponized, the concept of dignity is in grave peril. The recent incident in Kasur, where videos of 55 individuals—arrested at an alleged "illegal" party—were deliberat…
Towards a Cashless Future: Promise and Pitfalls
The transition to a cashless economy is rapidly becoming a global phenomenon, with digital transactions replacing cash in many parts of the world. The shift has been catalyzed by technological innovation and accelerated further by the Covid-19 pandemic, w…
A Strategic Budget or Just Another Balancing Act?
The annual budget is more than a ledger of income and expenditure; it is, or ought to be, a roadmap that outlines a nation’s strategic priorities. Historically, however, Pakistan’s budgets have lacked this crucial strategic direction, often reduced to mer…
Narrative Diplomacy in South Asia
As Pakistan and India emerge from yet another bout of hostilities, the battlefront has now shifted from the borders to the global stage. Both nations are vying to shape the international narrative surrounding recent escalations, sending high-level delegat…
Navigating the Budget Dilemma
As Pakistan stands on the cusp of announcing its national budget for the next fiscal year, the delay to June 10 underscores the complexity of balancing domestic pressures with international obligations. At the heart of this postponement lies an ongoing ne…
Weaponising Water: A Dangerous Escalation
While the guns may have fallen silent, the threat of conflict between India and Pakistan remains potent — now flowing through the veins of South Asia’s rivers. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent remarks in Rajasthan, where he declared that Pakis…
Business Confidence Needs Real Gains
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
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
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
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…

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