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Electoral credibility first
November 4, 2026

Electoral credibility first

The decision to form a parliamentary committee on electoral reforms offers another opportunity to address long-standing concerns surrounding Pakistan’s electoral process. While such initiatives often generate optimism, public…

Electoral credibility first

A narrow path forward

November 3, 2026

With tensions between Iran and the United States once again casting a shadow over the Middle East, a fresh diplomatic initiative has offered a…

Electoral credibility first

Silencing the Truth

November 2, 2026

A free and responsible press remains one of the strongest pillars of any democratic society. Yet across the world, journalists continue to face growing…

Electoral credibility first

Provinces and priorities

November 1, 2026

Calls for creating new provinces have gained momentum in recent years, particularly in regions where citizens feel excluded from the benefits of development and…

Electoral credibility first

Democratic reset needed

October 30, 2026

Parliament has once again become the stage for an important national debate about the future of democracy in Pakistan. Yet meaningful discussions alone cannot…

Electoral credibility first

Strengthening local governance

October 29, 2026

Questions about administrative restructuring and the creation of new provinces continue to surface in Pakistan’s political discourse, often provoking strong reactions from stakeholders across…

Electoral credibility first

Regional peace imperative

October 28, 2026

The recent gathering of senior defence officials from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Iran in Tehran has emerged as a noteworthy diplomatic development at…

Electoral credibility first

Smarter Asset Strategy

October 27, 2026

The government’s plan to bring the Privatisation Commission and the Public-Private Partnership Authority (P3A) under a single institutional framework represents a pragmatic step towards…

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Wheat market uncertainty

October 26, 2026

The Sindh government’s decision to announce an indicative wheat price of Rs4,500 per 40 kilograms has offered some reassurance to growers, but it falls…

Electoral credibility first

Avoiding another regional crisis

October 25, 2026

As talk intensifies about the possibility of renewed military action against Iran, a growing number of influential states across the Middle East and Europe…

Electoral credibility first

Policy without direction

October 23, 2026

Pakistan’s proposed Auto Policy 2026-31 sets out an attractive vision for the future of the automotive sector, promising cleaner mobility, stronger exports, increased competition…

Electoral credibility first

Gulf security realities

October 22, 2026

The publication of the full text of the trilateral defence agreement signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye has finally brought much-needed clarity to…

Electoral credibility first

Fixing the tax system

October 21, 2026

Meaningful reform of Pakistan’s tax administration has remained an elusive goal for decades. Successive governments have announced ambitious plans to modernise the Federal Board…

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Fragile pathways

October 20, 2026

The political temperature in Pakistan has risen sharply following the federal government’s decision to place Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under governor’s rule and emergency administration. The…

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Climate migration challenge

October 19, 2026

Climate change is steadily reshaping human settlement patterns across South Asia, creating pressures that governments can no longer afford to treat as distant risks.…

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Beyond Denials

October 18, 2026

The prospect of renewed diplomatic engagement between Pakistan and Afghanistan has once again drawn regional attention, particularly amid reports that Russia may be willing…

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Mandate and clarity

October 14, 2026

The federal government’s decision to place Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under governor’s rule has triggered a debate that extends well beyond constitutional procedure. At the heart…

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