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China’s Emergence as a global leader in the fight against climate change

From economic stability to sustainable growth
Pakistan has made progress in restoring international economic confidence, but the real test lies ahead. The minerals sector can become a major engine of exports, investment and industrial development if supported by long-term planning and effective imple…
Broken Bars: Pakistan’s Prison Crisis
Pakistan's prisons, overcrowded and mismanaged, epitomize a correctional system in shambles. With facilities operating at 152% of their capacity, the country’s jails are less institutions of rehabilitation and justice and more glaring symbols of bureaucra…
A Crisis Ignored: Kurram’s Boiling Point
The recent wave of violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kurram district has laid bare the state’s failure to address long-standing grievances in the region. The narrative pushed by some state functionaries, that this is merely a tribal dispute, collapses unde…
The Shadow of the Al Qadir
The air in the courtroom hung heavy with the weight of accusations and denials. Imran Khan, his face etched with a mixture of defiance and weariness, listened impassively as the judge pronounced the verdict: guilty. Fourteen years. Fourteen years of his l…
Hope Amidst the Rubble
After 15 harrowing months of relentless violence, a fragile ceasefire has brought a temporary halt to Israel’s genocidal campaign in Gaza. The battered Palestinian people now have a brief respite to mourn their staggering losses over 46,000 lives, with ma…
A Digital Sword Against Dissent
Pakistan's cybercrime landscape is marred by a glaring disconnect. While the authorities boast of a robust anti-cybercrime apparatus, the reality paints a grim picture. Conviction rates hover below 5%, exposing a system more adept at harassing journalists…
The Missing and the Judiciary: A Jolt That Must Not Fade
Chief Justice Yahya Afridi's recent "jolt" over the crisis of enforced disappearances in Pakistan is a welcome development. However, it risks becoming just another instance of belated recognition followed by inaction. While acknowledging the jurisdiction …
A Call for Action: Protecting the Lives of Pakistan’s Miners
The recent mining tragedies in Balochistan have once again laid bare the hazardous conditions under which miners in Pakistan toil, and the glaring absence of safety protocols that could protect their lives. Two workers lost their lives in Harnai when a co…
Moderation Retreats, Hate Rises
It appears that the gloomy times of the unrestrained internet are back. In a show of deference to alt-right mega-influencers and their attack against "woke media," two of the biggest international social media corporations have already given up on signif…
Reviving Gwadar: From White Elephant to Regional Hub
The Gwadar deep-sea port, hailed as a cornerstone of Pakistan’s economic transformation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), remains a glaring example of unfulfilled potential. Completed in 2007 and envisioned as a strategic gateway to regio…
Reassessing Pakistan’s Afghan Strategy: A Diplomatic Imperative
As the Afghan Taliban seek regional engagement to counter their isolation and strengthen economic ties, Pakistan must reevaluate its approach toward its western neighbor. Despite the lack of formal recognition of the Taliban regime, several regional state…
A Frozen Paradise, A Lingering Question
The icy winds of the Karakoram echoed the discontent brewing within the hearts of the people of Gilgit-Baltistan. For decades, they had yearned for a voice, a say in their own destiny. The promises of autonomy, of a brighter future, had remained elusive, …
Broken Bars: Pakistan’s Prison Crisis
Pakistan's prisons, overcrowded and mismanaged, epitomize a correctional system in shambles. With facilities operating at 152% of their capacity, the country’s jails are less institutions of rehabilitation and justice and more glaring symbols of bureaucra…
A Crisis Ignored: Kurram’s Boiling Point
The recent wave of violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kurram district has laid bare the state’s failure to address long-standing grievances in the region. The narrative pushed by some state functionaries, that this is merely a tribal dispute, collapses unde…
The Shadow of the Al Qadir
The air in the courtroom hung heavy with the weight of accusations and denials. Imran Khan, his face etched with a mixture of defiance and weariness, listened impassively as the judge pronounced the verdict: guilty. Fourteen years. Fourteen years of his l…
Hope Amidst the Rubble
After 15 harrowing months of relentless violence, a fragile ceasefire has brought a temporary halt to Israel’s genocidal campaign in Gaza. The battered Palestinian people now have a brief respite to mourn their staggering losses over 46,000 lives, with ma…
A Digital Sword Against Dissent
Pakistan's cybercrime landscape is marred by a glaring disconnect. While the authorities boast of a robust anti-cybercrime apparatus, the reality paints a grim picture. Conviction rates hover below 5%, exposing a system more adept at harassing journalists…
The Missing and the Judiciary: A Jolt That Must Not Fade
Chief Justice Yahya Afridi's recent "jolt" over the crisis of enforced disappearances in Pakistan is a welcome development. However, it risks becoming just another instance of belated recognition followed by inaction. While acknowledging the jurisdiction …
A Call for Action: Protecting the Lives of Pakistan’s Miners
The recent mining tragedies in Balochistan have once again laid bare the hazardous conditions under which miners in Pakistan toil, and the glaring absence of safety protocols that could protect their lives. Two workers lost their lives in Harnai when a co…
Moderation Retreats, Hate Rises
It appears that the gloomy times of the unrestrained internet are back. In a show of deference to alt-right mega-influencers and their attack against "woke media," two of the biggest international social media corporations have already given up on signif…
Reviving Gwadar: From White Elephant to Regional Hub
The Gwadar deep-sea port, hailed as a cornerstone of Pakistan’s economic transformation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), remains a glaring example of unfulfilled potential. Completed in 2007 and envisioned as a strategic gateway to regio…

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