The author emphasizes the need for national reconciliation, fair elections, and empowering overseas Pakistanis to address these challenges and restore confidence in the country's governance and economy.
Adding to the increased threat of Gaza-related violence spilling into other parts of or beyond the Middle East, Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah, warned for the second time in a week that Hezbollah would retaliate.
Human rights groups and journalists reported the arrests of activists in the UAE, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia who had expressed support for the Palestinians. Others were warned not to.
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has been a game-changer, initiating a new phase of economic cooperation that has resulted in numerous projects with far-reaching impacts on Pakistan's socio-economic development.
The international community watched with concern as the country grappled with these challenges. However, amid adversity, a transformative initiative was launched that would alter Pakistan's trajectory and usher in a new era of prosperity.