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Silenced Voices: Violence Against Women and the Fragile Male Ego
By: Syeda Shafia Bukharii In many parts of Pakistan, a woman’s voice is often treated not as a right but as a challenge. From an early age, girls are taught to speak softly, remain obedient, and avoid actions that might bring “shame” to the family.…
India’s Ties With Bangladesh Fray asElections Loom
Mujib Mashal and Saif HasnatJan 11, 2025 It began with messy political finger pointing, before quickly escalating into diplomatic and trade fallout. Then, over the past week, two nations turned their spat into what could amount to a sports boycott of e…
Trumpism or International Law? 
Asif Mahmood  Can the president of Venezuela be tried in the United States, before an American court, under American law? The International Court of Justice answered this question clearly in 2002. The answer is no. A sitting president of one state…
Islamabad’s green legacy at risk
By Sardar Khan Niazi In recent years, Islamabad, often hailed as one of the greenest capitals in South Asia, has witnessed a disturbing trend: the rapid deforestation of its lush green spaces. From urban development to infrastructure projects, the ongo…
Measure national success by how the poor actually live
By Sardar Khan Niazi Most official accounts show Pakistan’s economy periodically turns the corner. GDP growth ticks up, reserves stabilize, deficits narrow, and international lenders express cautious approval. Yet for millions of households, especially…
Written By Amna Hoth Makran, once a princely state under a subsidiary alliance with British India, remained politically autonomous until the creation of Pakistan in 1947. The administrative changes led to the official end of Makran's princely status du…
Islamabad’s Forests and the CDA: What Are the Facts?
Asif Mahmood Criticism over the brutal cutting of forests in Islamabad is no longer limited to constructive accountability. It is increasingly turning into criticism for the sake of criticism, or rather criticism driven by stubbornness, ego, and fashio…
A double-edged sword in economic growth
By Sardar Khan Niazi In the world of economics, private sector credit is often hailed as the lifeblood of growth. This fuel drives innovation, entrepreneurship, and the expansion of businesses. However, the relationship between private sector credit an…
Dry winter conditions raise health concerns
Winter has firmly settled across much of the country, bringing with it cold and dry weather that is expected to persist in the coming days. According to the Meteorological Office, most regions will continue to experience chilly mornings and nights, while …
Thank God Karachi Is Safe
Asif Mahmood Two developments stand out with striking clarity. The foiling of a major terrorist plot in Karachi and the joint statement issued after the seventh round of the Pakistan China Foreign Ministers Strategic Dialogue. Read together, they revea…

War on Illicit Wealth

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When Criminal Procedure Fails Public Trust
By: Dr. Abdul Ghani Justice is supposed to protect society while safeguarding individual liberty, but when criminal procedure stops serving this delicate balance, it begins to undermine public confidence in the law itself. A criminal justice system der…
India’s Ties With Bangladesh Fray asElections Loom
Mujib Mashal and Saif HasnatJan 11, 2025 It began with messy political finger pointing, before quickly escalating into diplomatic and trade fallout. Then, over the past week, two nations turned their spat into what could amount to a sports boycott of e…
Trumpism or International Law? 
Asif Mahmood  Can the president of Venezuela be tried in the United States, before an American court, under American law? The International Court of Justice answered this question clearly in 2002. The answer is no. A sitting president of one state…
Islamabad’s green legacy at risk
By Sardar Khan Niazi In recent years, Islamabad, often hailed as one of the greenest capitals in South Asia, has witnessed a disturbing trend: the rapid deforestation of its lush green spaces. From urban development to infrastructure projects, the ongo…
Measure national success by how the poor actually live
By Sardar Khan Niazi Most official accounts show Pakistan’s economy periodically turns the corner. GDP growth ticks up, reserves stabilize, deficits narrow, and international lenders express cautious approval. Yet for millions of households, especially…
Written By Amna Hoth Makran, once a princely state under a subsidiary alliance with British India, remained politically autonomous until the creation of Pakistan in 1947. The administrative changes led to the official end of Makran's princely status du…
Islamabad’s Forests and the CDA: What Are the Facts?
Asif Mahmood Criticism over the brutal cutting of forests in Islamabad is no longer limited to constructive accountability. It is increasingly turning into criticism for the sake of criticism, or rather criticism driven by stubbornness, ego, and fashio…
A double-edged sword in economic growth
By Sardar Khan Niazi In the world of economics, private sector credit is often hailed as the lifeblood of growth. This fuel drives innovation, entrepreneurship, and the expansion of businesses. However, the relationship between private sector credit an…
Dry winter conditions raise health concerns
Winter has firmly settled across much of the country, bringing with it cold and dry weather that is expected to persist in the coming days. According to the Meteorological Office, most regions will continue to experience chilly mornings and nights, while …

War on Illicit Wealth

Trump faces impasse over Iran war

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