Talented Daughter of Pakistan
An Open Letter and Fiery Advocacy for Nominating Dr. Maleeha Lodhi as Pakistan’s Candidate for Secretary-General of the United Nations O sons of the soil kissed by the…
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Preparing for monsoon
Pakistan enters another monsoon season with little margin for complacency. Last year’s rains claimed more than a thousand lives, displaced millions, and left behind…
REVAMPED IRD PROGRAMME TO HELP FACILITATE EXPEDITIOUS REDRESSAL OF GRIEVANCES
By Syed M. Ilyas It is said that Mohtasib is the bridge between the government and the people. The present incumbent has, by virtue…
Completing fiscal devolution
The passage of the 18th Amendment and the seventh NFC Award was a landmark moment in Pakistan’s constitutional and fiscal history. Together, they reshaped…
A Balanced Budget, But the Real Test Lies Ahead: A Chamber of Commerce View on FY2026-27
By Usman Shaukat — President, Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry When Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb rose in the National Assembly on June 12…
Securing Sovereignty: Countering External Influence and Internal Facilitation
The security landscape in Pakistan is currently defined by a volatile intersection of regional hostilities and internal vulnerabilities. The persistent exploitation of Afghan territory…
NOT A DIME OUT OF TAXPAYERS’ MONEY
While an American hawk spreads his wings to shield taxpayers’ dollars, Pakistan’s oligarchic vultures continue circling the public treasury. “Bacha! Have you ever wondered…
Hostility hinders peace
The recent appeal endorsed by civil society members from both Pakistan and India, urging the prime ministers of the two countries to take “meaningful…
Rivers, Recreation, and the Loss of Human Life: A Tragedy
As the intensity of the heat rises, our youth and children turn toward rivers, canals, and dams. This quest to escape the sweltering humidity…
Google Trends: Field Marshal General Asim Munir
In recent days, according to Google Trends reports, there has been an extraordinary increase globally in searches for Pakistan’s Army Chief and Chief of…
Broken Trust: Why We Must Break the Silence on Child Abuse
The strength of a civilization is not measured by its architecture, its economy, or its military might, but by how it treats its most…
PIA’s new era
The transfer of management control of Pakistan International Airlines to a consortium of private investors and the Fauji Foundation marks a significant turning point…
Cross‑border terror response
Islamabad’s message to Kabul has been delivered with unmistakable clarity: any act of terrorism inside Pakistan traced back to Afghan soil will invite a…
Terrorists that got through
By Dr. Naveed Elahi Pakistan’s security forces, police and armed forces, have consistently demonstrated determination and professionalism in responding to terrorist attacks. A review…
UN resolutions ignored
What value does a UN Security Council resolution hold if it is never implemented? This question was at the heart of an informal meeting…
The Newest Old Problem: How Pakistan’s Young Have Learned to Read the Fine Print of Governance
By M.Ubaid ur Rehman Each generation in Pakistan has been handed the same promissory note. The current one has simply stopped cashing it. There…
Lessons from Iran
American administrations, whether Republican or Democrat, have rarely paused to reflect on the consequences of their foreign policy misadventures. From failed nation‑building projects to…