THE GREAT BUDGET CIRCUS RETURNS TO ISLAMABAD
When the Actors Protest the Script They Helped Write Night had begun to settle over Islamabad. The lights of the capital shimmered beneath a sky carrying the dust…
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Can Electric Bikes Solve Pakistan’s Fuel and Climate Crisis?
By Imran Ammar Pakistan is witnessing a steady rise in motorcycle ownership as two-wheelers remain the most affordable and accessible mode of transportation for…
Bridges of Diplomacy and Pakistan’s Strategic Equilibrium
Within the intricate architecture of international affairs, many bilateral relationships emerge as transient arrangements, contingent upon fluctuating interests, shifting alliances, and the vicissitudes of…
CLOSING THE PIGEON’S EYES- WON’T MAKE ISRAEL OR PALESTINE DISAPPEAR
● Why the Two-State Formula Remains the Only Practical Path Out of a Conflict Still Written in Blood ● Night had already settled over…
Beyond Outrage: Violence Against Women Persists
The recent acid attack on a female doctor in Quetta, the murder of a young girl in Jhang and the alleged burning of a…
Coalition talks in GB
The recent elections in Gilgit‑Baltistan have placed the Pakistan Peoples Party in a strong position to form the next government, with early results showing…
The Rainbow Metaphor of Civilizational Dialogue: Copenhagen’s Literary Galaxy
By: Sheikh Abdul Rashid The world is not merely a composition of regions, borders, or geopolitical demarcations; it is a boundless ocean of human…
The Urdu AI Gap Is Narrowing. Pakistan Must Ensure It Does Not Reopen.
By Sana Nasir, Founder and Chair, Alliance for Equitable AI (a4eai.com) A few years ago, the idea that a computer could hold a meaningful…
Fiscal tug of war
Budget delays are not unusual in Pakistan, given the difficulty of reconciling competing demands from various lobbies. Yet the current impasse is of a…
Pakistan Shines Through Sino-Pak Friendship
The friendship between Pakistan and China is widely regarded as one of the strongest and most exemplary relationships in the world. Over the past…
Fighting the Waves of Heat: How to Stay Safe in a Warming Climate
As global temperatures continue to climb year after year, Pakistan is facing severe climate changes that we can no longer afford to ignore. The…
AJK unrest deepens
Azad Jammu and Kashmir has once again been thrust into turmoil following the proscription of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) by the regional…
Pakistan’s Traditional Dress: A Blend of Values and Cultural Heritage
By : Imran Ammar Pakistan is a country where religion, culture, and tradition collectively shape social values and everyday life. The way women dress…
Conspiracy of Violence in Kashmir: Facts, Actors, and Agenda
Following India’s humiliation in the recent conflict and the crackdown by Pakistani security agencies on the group known as the “Balochistan Liberation Army” (referred…
Trader concessions
The government’s Fixed Tax Asaan Scheme for traders with an annual turnover of up to Rs200 million has been presented as a pragmatic alternative…
The Dawn of a Federated Capital: Weaving a Stronger Pakistan Through Expanded Federal Territories and Elected Governance
A Visionary Blueprint Inspired by Timeless Wisdom and Modern Federal Models In the spirit of Hejazi architectural harmony, where whitewashed coral-stone walls embrace deep…
The Future of Oceans in the Face of Climate Change
World Oceans Day, observed annually on 8 June, serves as a powerful reminder of the indispensable role oceans play in sustaining life on Earth.…