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Bab al-Mandeb: The next shock to global trade
By Sardar Khan Niazi The world does not need another closed maritime chokepoint. Yet that is precisely the danger now emerging around Bab al-Mandeb, the narrow passage connecting the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and, through the Suez Canal, one of the…
The international trade war
The international trade war refers to escalating economic conflicts where countries impose tariffs or other trade barriers against each other in retaliation or to protect domestic industries. A trade war happens when countries increase tariffs or quotas o…
The Alarming Findings of the US Commission on India’s RAW
The recent findings of the US Commission, detailed in their report dated March 25, 2025, have brought to light a series of alarming revelations concerning the covert operations conducted by India's Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). This report emerges as …
Effective decision-making can help the economy
The economic situation in Pakistan presents a complex and multifaceted challenge that requires careful management of external and internal factors to avoid significant economic destabilization. The decline of $152 million in the State Bank of Pakistan’s f…
Detractors Beware: The Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025
As Pakistan gears up to host the landmark Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 (PMIF25), the U.S. State Department has declared that a senior American delegation, led by Eric Meyer, head of the South and Central Asia Bureau, will visit Pakistan from Ap…
Baluchistan could contribute to Pakistan’s overall prosperity
The situation in Baluchistan highlights significant disparities in terms of development when compared to the rest of Pakistan. While rich in natural resources and strategically important due to its coastal access and port at Gwadar, the province faces cha…
Akhtar Mengal and Baloch Rights
While Mengal is portrayed by some as a champion of Baloch rights, the reality may be much more complicated, especially when juxtaposed with the legacy of the Sardari system and the impact it has had on the Baloch society.  First, it's essential to underst…
Funding shortfall could affect WHO operations
The funding shortfall at the World Health Organization (WHO) poses serious implications for global health, and the response to this situation is complex. The WHO’s capacity to respond quickly and effectively to emerging health crises, such as pandemics, o…
The consequences of air pollution in Pakistan
Air pollution in Pakistan seriously affects the environment and public health. The most notable effects are public health issues. Respiratory and cardiovascular diseases are the immediate impacts of air pollution. People exposed to high levels of particul…
Effective decision-making can help the economy
The economic situation in Pakistan presents a complex and multifaceted challenge that requires careful management of external and internal factors to avoid significant economic destabilization. The decline of $152 million in the State Bank of Pakistan’s f…
Pakistan needs a politically neutral police system
The idea of a free or independent police force in Pakistan typically refers to the aspiration for law enforcement agencies to operate without political influence, corruption, or interference from powerful figures or political parties. It is a significant …
Cotton crisis: move from talk to transformation
Pakistan’s cotton sector is grappling with a deep-seated but solvable crisis stemming not from a lack of resources or infrastructure but from institutional dysfunctions.  Pakistan’s cotton sector, once a pillar of our agricultural economy and textile indu…
The international trade war
The international trade war refers to escalating economic conflicts where countries impose tariffs or other trade barriers against each other in retaliation or to protect domestic industries. A trade war happens when countries increase tariffs or quotas o…
The Alarming Findings of the US Commission on India’s RAW
The recent findings of the US Commission, detailed in their report dated March 25, 2025, have brought to light a series of alarming revelations concerning the covert operations conducted by India's Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). This report emerges as …
Effective decision-making can help the economy
The economic situation in Pakistan presents a complex and multifaceted challenge that requires careful management of external and internal factors to avoid significant economic destabilization. The decline of $152 million in the State Bank of Pakistan’s f…
Detractors Beware: The Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025
As Pakistan gears up to host the landmark Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 (PMIF25), the U.S. State Department has declared that a senior American delegation, led by Eric Meyer, head of the South and Central Asia Bureau, will visit Pakistan from Ap…
Baluchistan could contribute to Pakistan’s overall prosperity
The situation in Baluchistan highlights significant disparities in terms of development when compared to the rest of Pakistan. While rich in natural resources and strategically important due to its coastal access and port at Gwadar, the province faces cha…
Akhtar Mengal and Baloch Rights
While Mengal is portrayed by some as a champion of Baloch rights, the reality may be much more complicated, especially when juxtaposed with the legacy of the Sardari system and the impact it has had on the Baloch society.  First, it's essential to underst…
Funding shortfall could affect WHO operations
The funding shortfall at the World Health Organization (WHO) poses serious implications for global health, and the response to this situation is complex. The WHO’s capacity to respond quickly and effectively to emerging health crises, such as pandemics, o…
The consequences of air pollution in Pakistan
Air pollution in Pakistan seriously affects the environment and public health. The most notable effects are public health issues. Respiratory and cardiovascular diseases are the immediate impacts of air pollution. People exposed to high levels of particul…
Effective decision-making can help the economy
The economic situation in Pakistan presents a complex and multifaceted challenge that requires careful management of external and internal factors to avoid significant economic destabilization. The decline of $152 million in the State Bank of Pakistan’s f…

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