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Winter gas: prepare before the crisis

Winter gas: prepare before the crisis
By Sardar Khan Niazi Pakistan cannot afford to wait for winter to expose the weaknesses in its gas supply system. With colder months approaching and uncertainty surrounding imported LNG supplies, the government must move from reactive crisis management…
A Question for My Readers
Asif Mahmood Seminars, conferences and events are enough to drive me mad. It has been years since I have attended one, and I can hardly remember the last time I actually went to an event. On the occasion of August 14, however, a highly respected person…
The Imran Profiteers
Asif Mahmood Imran Khan seems to have remembered his old friends. The word is that he has sent a message saying that once he is released, the first place he will go is Akbar S. Babar’s home. Perhaps the old friends will return. The real question, ho…
A partnership beyond scholarships
By Sardar Khan Niazi The renewal of the higher education partnership between Pakistan and the United States is welcome news at a time when Pakistan’s universities urgently need stronger links with the global academic community. The five-year agreement …
Accept responsibility for the Pakistan we leave behind
By Sardar Khan Niazi On August 14, Pakistan marked its 79th Independence Day. The occasion, as always, brought with it the familiar sights and sounds of patriotism: flags on rooftops and vehicles, illuminated buildings, national songs, ceremonies and s…
Our hearts go out to the people of Colombia
By Sardar Khan Niazi The people of Colombia are confronting a moment of profound grief following the devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck the country on August 10. The disaster has claimed hundreds of lives, injured thousands and left commu…
A Day to Remember: Ethiopia Plants 800 Million Trees in Single-Day
By Dr. Oumer H. Oba, Ambassador of Ethiopia to Pakistan On 3rd August 2026, about one in every five Ethiopians put down their usual work and picked up a shovel. Be it a minister, diplomat, farmer or student, everybody went out to plant hope for our fut…
A Curious Case for Smaller Administrative Units
Asif Mahmood Small administrative units are essential for Pakistan. Those who criticize the idea of smaller administrative units should ask themselves whether their commitment to democracy extends beyond mere slogans. Small administrative units are, in…
Pakistan’s future depends on educated and empowered youth
Pakistan’s demographic profile makes this responsibility even more significant. A large and energetic youth population can become the country’s greatest economic and social asset if provided with appropriate education, skills and opportunities. Conversely…
A Question for My Readers
Asif Mahmood Seminars, conferences and events are enough to drive me mad. It has been years since I have attended one, and I can hardly remember the last time I actually went to an event. On the occasion of August 14, however, a highly respected person…
The Imran Profiteers
Asif Mahmood Imran Khan seems to have remembered his old friends. The word is that he has sent a message saying that once he is released, the first place he will go is Akbar S. Babar’s home. Perhaps the old friends will return. The real question, ho…
A partnership beyond scholarships
By Sardar Khan Niazi The renewal of the higher education partnership between Pakistan and the United States is welcome news at a time when Pakistan’s universities urgently need stronger links with the global academic community. The five-year agreement …
Accept responsibility for the Pakistan we leave behind
By Sardar Khan Niazi On August 14, Pakistan marked its 79th Independence Day. The occasion, as always, brought with it the familiar sights and sounds of patriotism: flags on rooftops and vehicles, illuminated buildings, national songs, ceremonies and s…
Our hearts go out to the people of Colombia
By Sardar Khan Niazi The people of Colombia are confronting a moment of profound grief following the devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck the country on August 10. The disaster has claimed hundreds of lives, injured thousands and left commu…
A Day to Remember: Ethiopia Plants 800 Million Trees in Single-Day
By Dr. Oumer H. Oba, Ambassador of Ethiopia to Pakistan On 3rd August 2026, about one in every five Ethiopians put down their usual work and picked up a shovel. Be it a minister, diplomat, farmer or student, everybody went out to plant hope for our fut…

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