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If Not Elections, Then What Does JAAC Want?
By Asif Mahmood JAAC's decision to stay away from the electoral process, coupled with its apparent attempt to undermine it, raises a fundamental question about the Committee's character. Does this suggest that it is neither democratic in temperame…
Indian Proxies in Baluchistan
Indian sponsored terrorism has become a hydra headed monster and the whole nation needs to works on its skills to deal with this challenge. The Hindutwa terror has already snuffed out the Indian Muslims and now it is on the agenda to destabilize the entir…
Load shedding in Pakistan: a crisis we refuse to solve
It is 2025, and yet Pakistan continues to grapple with a problem that should have long been consigned to the past: load shedding. Despite repeated assurances by successive governments and the installation of new power plants over the years, power outages …
A budget built on reality, not borrowing
For a country like Pakistan, which relies heavily on foreign borrowing, preparing a national budget becomes even more complicated. Policymakers face a balancing act, managing liquidity in the face of debt maturities, rollovers, and mounting interest payme…
Rajnath’s Commentary on Kashmir: An International Law Perspective
The recent statement of Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh cannot obscure the fact that, according to international law, Kashmir is not recognized as part of India's union territory. It remains a disputed territory, with its future awaiting resolution …
Bridging the gap: capital markets and the crisis in banking
Pakistan's capital markets have seen gradual improvements, but several challenges persist: Market Liquidity and Volatility, Investor Confidence, Regulatory Reforms, and Product Diversification. As Pakistan struggles with economic turbulence, the importanc…
A Tale of Helplessness and Apathy
  Allah has created human beings with great wisdom. On one side, there are people who worship Allah, do good deeds, thank Him for His blessings, and treat others with kindness. They love helping others. These are the righteous people who follow th…
Pakistan’s Budget, Nation’s Future
Pakistan at the Brink: Challenges, Choices, and the Crucial 2025–26 Budget" As Pakistan prepares to present its federal budget for the fiscal year 2025–26 on June 10, the country finds itself at a defining moment. The upcoming budget is far more than a ro…
Isolated India
India’s current geopolitical standing is one of increasing isolation, particularly within the South Asian region. Thanks to the racist ideology of Hindutva , India's relationships with neighboring countries have become notably strained, leading many to pe…
Pakistan must break free from the tobacco industry’s grip
As Pakistan confronts deepening economic challenges and an urgent need to broaden its revenue base, the tobacco industry has returned to its familiar play, deploying disinformation, exploiting loopholes, and amplifying panic over illicit trade. A flurry o…
Pakistan must break free from the tobacco industry’s grip
As Pakistan confronts deepening economic challenges and an urgent need to broaden its revenue base, the tobacco industry has returned to its familiar play, deploying disinformation, exploiting loopholes, and amplifying panic over illicit trade. A flurry o…
GROWING INDIAN THREAT AND PAKISTAN'S RESPONSE
Since its rise to power in 2014, Narendra Modi ushered a well-articulated policy to weaken Pakistan politically and economically. It always alleged Pakistan for cross border terror attacks without any evidence while directly supporting terror and sabotage…
Indian Proxies in Baluchistan
Indian sponsored terrorism has become a hydra headed monster and the whole nation needs to works on its skills to deal with this challenge. The Hindutwa terror has already snuffed out the Indian Muslims and now it is on the agenda to destabilize the entir…
Load shedding in Pakistan: a crisis we refuse to solve
It is 2025, and yet Pakistan continues to grapple with a problem that should have long been consigned to the past: load shedding. Despite repeated assurances by successive governments and the installation of new power plants over the years, power outages …
A budget built on reality, not borrowing
For a country like Pakistan, which relies heavily on foreign borrowing, preparing a national budget becomes even more complicated. Policymakers face a balancing act, managing liquidity in the face of debt maturities, rollovers, and mounting interest payme…
Rajnath’s Commentary on Kashmir: An International Law Perspective
The recent statement of Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh cannot obscure the fact that, according to international law, Kashmir is not recognized as part of India's union territory. It remains a disputed territory, with its future awaiting resolution …
Bridging the gap: capital markets and the crisis in banking
Pakistan's capital markets have seen gradual improvements, but several challenges persist: Market Liquidity and Volatility, Investor Confidence, Regulatory Reforms, and Product Diversification. As Pakistan struggles with economic turbulence, the importanc…
A Tale of Helplessness and Apathy
  Allah has created human beings with great wisdom. On one side, there are people who worship Allah, do good deeds, thank Him for His blessings, and treat others with kindness. They love helping others. These are the righteous people who follow th…
Pakistan’s Budget, Nation’s Future
Pakistan at the Brink: Challenges, Choices, and the Crucial 2025–26 Budget" As Pakistan prepares to present its federal budget for the fiscal year 2025–26 on June 10, the country finds itself at a defining moment. The upcoming budget is far more than a ro…
Isolated India
India’s current geopolitical standing is one of increasing isolation, particularly within the South Asian region. Thanks to the racist ideology of Hindutva , India's relationships with neighboring countries have become notably strained, leading many to pe…
Pakistan must break free from the tobacco industry’s grip
As Pakistan confronts deepening economic challenges and an urgent need to broaden its revenue base, the tobacco industry has returned to its familiar play, deploying disinformation, exploiting loopholes, and amplifying panic over illicit trade. A flurry o…

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