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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…
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…
February 8
PTI is taking to the streets once again. As citizens witness yet another protest, a pressing question looms large: How long will this politics of agitation continue? Globally, nations are experiencing unprecedented economic growth, while Pakistan's econom…
How to create a sustainable agricultural system
The agricultural sector in Pakistan is facing significant challenges, but there are promising pathways to ensure its sustainability. Many farmers still use outdated techniques, which are not resilient to modern challenges like climate change, water scarci…
Trump’s Gaza Plan: an International Law Perspective
The proposal to forcibly relocate the people of Gaza to Jordan and Egypt, as suggested by Trump, does not comply with international law and could constitute a potential war crime. Article 49 of the Geneva Conventions provides essential protections for p…
Pakistan’s Intellectual Property Landscape
Pakistan's evolving intellectual property (IP) landscape is committed to aligning its laws with international standards while grappling with enforcement and adaptation challenges. Pakistan has made significant strides in protecting intellectual property b…
Conundrum of Judges’ Transfer
The president of Pakistan does indeed have the authority to transfer a judge, as outlined in Article 200 of the Constitution.This provision grants the president the power to make such transfers in accordance with the law and judicial requirements.  While …
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…
February 8
PTI is taking to the streets once again. As citizens witness yet another protest, a pressing question looms large: How long will this politics of agitation continue? Globally, nations are experiencing unprecedented economic growth, while Pakistan's econom…
How to create a sustainable agricultural system
The agricultural sector in Pakistan is facing significant challenges, but there are promising pathways to ensure its sustainability. Many farmers still use outdated techniques, which are not resilient to modern challenges like climate change, water scarci…
Trump’s Gaza Plan: an International Law Perspective
The proposal to forcibly relocate the people of Gaza to Jordan and Egypt, as suggested by Trump, does not comply with international law and could constitute a potential war crime. Article 49 of the Geneva Conventions provides essential protections for p…
Pakistan’s Intellectual Property Landscape
Pakistan's evolving intellectual property (IP) landscape is committed to aligning its laws with international standards while grappling with enforcement and adaptation challenges. Pakistan has made significant strides in protecting intellectual property b…

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