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Kabul’s grudge against Pakistan

Kabul’s grudge against Pakistan
Asif Mahmood Pakistan has always shown goodwill toward Afghanistan. Yet, more often than not, the response from across the border has been marked by hostility and resentment. For four decades, Pakistan opened its doors to millions of Afghan citizens…
The Challenges of Expanding Population
In 2024, Pakistan’s population is projected to reach approximately 245 million, marking a growth rate of about 1.96% from the previous year. This surge means that around 5 million new residents will need to be accommodated annually, posing significant cha…
Pakistan’s Fight for Climate Survival
The scorching sun beat down on the parched earth, mirroring the growing anxiety in Ayesha's heart. Her village, once a vibrant tapestry of green fields and gushing streams, now resembled a cracked, barren landscape. The floods of the previous year had swe…
Closing gender gap
The gender gap in digital finance is a crucial issue that needs addressing to empower women in Pakistan, particularly in the context of a rapidly evolving digital age. Women's ability to access and utilize digital financial services, such as mobile bankin…
Economic strategies of Pakistan
The economic strategies of Pakistan differ from those of many other nations in several ways, influenced by factors such as political stability, resources, geographic positioning, and historical context. Pakistan’s economic strategy has largely been center…
Afghanistan undergoing a delicate balancing act
The state of affairs highlights the complexities and tensions in Afghanistan's current geopolitical landscape. The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), having regained control, is indeed undergoing a delicate balancing act—navigating internal challenges,…
SCO could shape global affairs in the coming decades
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) founded in 2001, has increasingly become a key player in global geopolitics. Its future influence depends on several evolving factors, including its members' political, economic, and security interests, as well …
India Hate Lab’s Report: An Eye Opener
A US-based research organization, the India Hate Lab, has published a report that catalogs and examines verified occurrences of in-person hate speech events in India during 2024. The report encompasses a range of mass gatherings, including political ralli…
CPEC to move beyond the original conception
More than just a formality President Asif Ali Zardari’s visit to China is proving to be more than the usual formality expected when a head of state goes visiting. His meeting with Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiand showed that the visit was going to lead to …
Working for better policy outcomes
The government's and the IMF's approach to the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program is set to be reviewed in March 2025. The program, which was negotiated in September 2024, contains a broad range of objectives aimed at addressing both macroeconomic stabi…

National integration and growth

17 Afghan nationals detained in combing search operation in Rawalpindi

Gaza : A Turning Point in Global Geopolitics
The emergence of the Gaza conflict in October 2023, alongside the ensuing humanitarian crisis, elicited significant global concern for a variety of reasons. Observers, particularly from the Arab region, expressed surprise at what they perceived as a state…
The Challenges of Expanding Population
In 2024, Pakistan’s population is projected to reach approximately 245 million, marking a growth rate of about 1.96% from the previous year. This surge means that around 5 million new residents will need to be accommodated annually, posing significant cha…
Pakistan’s Fight for Climate Survival
The scorching sun beat down on the parched earth, mirroring the growing anxiety in Ayesha's heart. Her village, once a vibrant tapestry of green fields and gushing streams, now resembled a cracked, barren landscape. The floods of the previous year had swe…
Closing gender gap
The gender gap in digital finance is a crucial issue that needs addressing to empower women in Pakistan, particularly in the context of a rapidly evolving digital age. Women's ability to access and utilize digital financial services, such as mobile bankin…
Economic strategies of Pakistan
The economic strategies of Pakistan differ from those of many other nations in several ways, influenced by factors such as political stability, resources, geographic positioning, and historical context. Pakistan’s economic strategy has largely been center…
Afghanistan undergoing a delicate balancing act
The state of affairs highlights the complexities and tensions in Afghanistan's current geopolitical landscape. The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), having regained control, is indeed undergoing a delicate balancing act—navigating internal challenges,…
SCO could shape global affairs in the coming decades
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) founded in 2001, has increasingly become a key player in global geopolitics. Its future influence depends on several evolving factors, including its members' political, economic, and security interests, as well …
India Hate Lab’s Report: An Eye Opener
A US-based research organization, the India Hate Lab, has published a report that catalogs and examines verified occurrences of in-person hate speech events in India during 2024. The report encompasses a range of mass gatherings, including political ralli…
CPEC to move beyond the original conception
More than just a formality President Asif Ali Zardari’s visit to China is proving to be more than the usual formality expected when a head of state goes visiting. His meeting with Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiand showed that the visit was going to lead to …

National integration and growth

17 Afghan nationals detained in combing search operation in Rawalpindi

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