Avoiding Escalation
Pakistan’s political landscape has once again entered a period of heightened uncertainty, as tensions between the government and opposition continue to intensify at a time when the country…
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FRAUD BEHIND THE HEADSETS: THE CALL CENTRE SCAMS
Pakistan has become a destination not only for legitimate foreign investors, students and workers, but apparently for foreign nationals who can enter the country,…
From Afghanistan to Kurdistan: Is US Withdrawal Widening the Vacuum?
The more force is applied, the greater the reaction it can produce. The control of an absolute authority for a certain period can itself…
Muhammad Yasin Takes Charge as President of ICMA Pakistan
KARACHI, PAKISTAN — Muhammad Yasin, FCMA, has assumed charge as President of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA Pakistan). Yasin…
Building Deeper Markets
Pakistan’s policymakers have long focused on stabilising public finances, improving revenue collection and managing fiscal pressures. While these objectives remain important, sustainable economic progress…
Who Gets to Sound Educated?
BY : Syeda Tahzeeba Bukhari Every selection board has a moment when the room quietly changes its mind. The candidate has been answering for…
From Naval to Aviation Blockade: Will Iran Survive Under Saturated Diplomatic Pressure?
The larger the scale, the greater the difficulty of maintaining precision. Physics may not be a textbook for geopolitics, but its logic can sometimes…
Digital Sovereignty: The New Defense Frontier
Digital sovereignty refers to a state’s ability to retain decision-making power and control over its critical data, digital infrastructure, technology, and digital economy. Just…
The World We Gave Generation Z
Prof. Dr. Firat Kurt This is in response to an opinion article titled “Death of Deep Reading and the Rise of Pseudo-Intellectuals” published in…
Middle East Dominance: The Race Between Economic Vision and Military Illusion
The UN General Assembly address continues to expose the widening gap between political narratives and geopolitical realities. Among the most disconnected narratives was that…
Beyond the Anniversary: What China’s 77th National Day Signals for Pakistan
As China marks the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic on October 1, the occasion carries particular significance for Pakistan. This…
China at 77
Development, Innovation and Global Cooperation under Xi Jinping Leadership By: Arshad Khan The 77th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China recalls a historic…
United Against Terror
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa stands at the centre of Pakistan’s ongoing struggle against terrorism, and the burden of leadership during such a period is immense. The…
The UN at 81: A Global Stage or a Broken Mechanism of Peace?
By: Engr. Saqlain Abid Every year, the United Nations General Assembly brings the world’s political leadership together to discuss political, social, economic and security…
The Federal Engine: Deciphering Pakistan’s National Budget System
By : Azmat Wazir The national budget of Pakistan is the fundamental macroeconomic instrument through which the federal government manages financial resources, establishes taxation…
The Myth of Linguistic Decay: Why Our Changing Tongue is a Sign of Life
Language is perhaps humanity’s most miraculous invention, yet we treat it like a leaking roof. Every few years, a fresh chorus of cultural critics…
ENGLISH, PLEASE!
A Good Morning at Midnight It is 01:17 in the morning. Which, in ordinary English, means it is still night. But why should we…