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Pakistan in Contemporary Geopolitics
Asif Mahmood Pakistan has done it. It has achieved what many thought lay beyond its reach, what others did not even dare to attempt. Moments like these do not arrive often in the life of a nation. They carry the quiet weight of answered prayers, as if …
How to reduce the negative effects of rumors and lies
The spread of misinformation can be a serious issue, especially in today’s fast-paced, interconnected world. In my view, the antidote is a combination of critical thinking, media literacy, and empathy. Critical thinking helps us question and evaluate the …
The Fake News: Enough is Enough
The importance of freedom of expression cannot be overstated; however, it raises a critical issue: does this freedom extend to the right to spread falsehoods?  If the dissemination of misinformation is left unchecked, are we not, in fact, fostering its gr…
Is Europe moving in the right direction?
The economic struggles of Europe, for the most part in the context of its competition with the US and China, have become increasingly evident over the past few decades. The continent is grappling with stagnation, political instability, and a failure to ad…
Challenging the 26th Amendment
Can the 26th constitutional amendment be challenged in a court of law? The answer is simple: NO.  A constitutional amendment cannot be challenged in any court. In Chapter 11 of the Constitution, sub-clause 5 of Article 239 provides: “No amendment of the C…
Weaponizing the Remittances
Imran Khan's bizarre plea for overseas Pakistanis to hold back their remittances raises eyebrows—could this be a desperate political ploy or just another misguided attempt at civil disobedience? Look at the skipper's naivety. while his sons are being look…
Pakistan cannot afford so many simultaneous conflicts
Pakistan's security and political landscape paints a very complex picture. A blend of strategic calculations, reactive policies, and multifaceted conflicts seems to be testing the nation’s resilience. The multiple ongoing conflicts, the internal instabili…
Democracy or Fiefdom? The Dilemma Within PTI
In a significant shift within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the recent removal of Ali Ameen Gandapur from his position as the party's provincial president has sparked widespread speculation regarding the motivations behind this decision. While various n…
How to resolve the fiscal crisis
The tax culture in Pakistan is small and underdeveloped, and several challenges contribute to this. Several factors influence how taxes are perceived and collected, leading to a generally weak tax culture in the country. One of the primary issues is that …
Women in the Baluch Insurgency
In recent years, the dynamics of the insurgency in Baluchistan, Pakistan’s largest province, have undergone a striking shift. Traditionally dominated by men, the conflict has started to see a troubling increase in women taking on more active roles, includ…
The climate crisis pushes us toward a green skills revolution
The urgency of the climate crisis cannot be overstated, and those who fully comprehend its gravity understand that the next few decades are pivotal for global climate mitigation and adaptation. While not everyone shares this understanding, many key decisi…

PSL 11: Hyderabad Kingsmen decide to field against Multan Sultans

UN welcomes extension of Iran ceasefire, praises Pakistan’s mediation efforts

Congress leader Kharge declares Modi a terrorist

Challenge to the country’s power sector
Boosting public-private collaboration to ensure a more resilient and sustainable energy grid involves a blend of policy frameworks, technological innovation, and strong partnerships. Here are several strategies that could help achieve these goals. Fosteri…
How to reduce the negative effects of rumors and lies
The spread of misinformation can be a serious issue, especially in today’s fast-paced, interconnected world. In my view, the antidote is a combination of critical thinking, media literacy, and empathy. Critical thinking helps us question and evaluate the …
The Fake News: Enough is Enough
The importance of freedom of expression cannot be overstated; however, it raises a critical issue: does this freedom extend to the right to spread falsehoods?  If the dissemination of misinformation is left unchecked, are we not, in fact, fostering its gr…
Is Europe moving in the right direction?
The economic struggles of Europe, for the most part in the context of its competition with the US and China, have become increasingly evident over the past few decades. The continent is grappling with stagnation, political instability, and a failure to ad…
Challenging the 26th Amendment
Can the 26th constitutional amendment be challenged in a court of law? The answer is simple: NO.  A constitutional amendment cannot be challenged in any court. In Chapter 11 of the Constitution, sub-clause 5 of Article 239 provides: “No amendment of the C…
Weaponizing the Remittances
Imran Khan's bizarre plea for overseas Pakistanis to hold back their remittances raises eyebrows—could this be a desperate political ploy or just another misguided attempt at civil disobedience? Look at the skipper's naivety. while his sons are being look…
Pakistan cannot afford so many simultaneous conflicts
Pakistan's security and political landscape paints a very complex picture. A blend of strategic calculations, reactive policies, and multifaceted conflicts seems to be testing the nation’s resilience. The multiple ongoing conflicts, the internal instabili…
Democracy or Fiefdom? The Dilemma Within PTI
In a significant shift within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the recent removal of Ali Ameen Gandapur from his position as the party's provincial president has sparked widespread speculation regarding the motivations behind this decision. While various n…
How to resolve the fiscal crisis
The tax culture in Pakistan is small and underdeveloped, and several challenges contribute to this. Several factors influence how taxes are perceived and collected, leading to a generally weak tax culture in the country. One of the primary issues is that …
Women in the Baluch Insurgency
In recent years, the dynamics of the insurgency in Baluchistan, Pakistan’s largest province, have undergone a striking shift. Traditionally dominated by men, the conflict has started to see a troubling increase in women taking on more active roles, includ…

PSL 11: Hyderabad Kingsmen decide to field against Multan Sultans

UN welcomes extension of Iran ceasefire, praises Pakistan’s mediation efforts

Congress leader Kharge declares Modi a terrorist

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