Overseas Pakistanis: Hail, the new Kingmakers

The author addresses why Overseas Pakistanis should be allowed to vote, given that common objections include that they are seen to have no skin in the game or don't know what is happening in the streets of Pakistan.

New IMF program for Pakistan: Analyzing the rerun of balance of payment challenges

As the new Shehbaz Sharif-led government negotiates with the IMF for yet more financing, economic expert highlights the looming issue of the balance of payments.

The organized chaos in Balochistan

When the Baloch Sardars talk about the rights of the Baloch people, they mean themselves. All the cultivable land, water resources, and grazing grounds are the private property of these chieftains. The common man ekes out a miserable life in Balochistan.

Pakistan at the Crossroads – Lt Gen (Retd) Tariq Khan

These are all ‘slogans without substance’ where nations wallow in the filth of their own creation while these catchphrases are loudly broadcasted only to silence the multitudes who question the leadership as to what road they are on being taken down.

Pakistan: The economic focus

Apart from the Middle East and North Africa, South Asia falls behind other regions in terms of gender outcomes and attitudes toward gender equality. People's unique opinions are more conventional than social conventions.

JS Bank joins RDA to improve digital banking for overseas Pakistanis

The Pakistani diaspora has long played a critical role in driving Pakistan's national economy through investments and remittances. JS Bank is honored to be playing its role in facilitating simple and easy banking for overseas Pakistanis.

Nestlé Pakistan publishes Creating Shared Value report highlighting its sustainability agenda

The 'Nestlé in Society Report 2021' explores how Nestlé is contributing positively by improving lives and ensuring sustainable business practices with respect for the planet.

Editorial: Next Prime Minister?

The April edition of Global Village Space (GVS) magazine is out! This edition focuses on multiple issues. This issue starts with giving a brief overview of the domestic political front and continues to look at key elements from Pakistan’s national security policy and encourage debate on its inputs.

Muslim World’s Foreign Ministers assemble in Islamabad

Islamabad hosted the 48th Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers on 22-23 March 2022, themed "Partnering for Unity, Justice and Development." The gathering for the first time saw the attendance of China's foreign minister, Wang Yi, as a special guest.

Washington should move from “Regime Change” to “Regime Engagement”

America – perhaps for the first time in Pakistan’s history – is about to become a domestic political issue in a highly contested election campaign. This is unfortunate for both Pakistan and the United States and many in Islamabad wonder how to fix this Shakespearean tragedy – with Imran Khan as its unexpected hero.

Foreign Threat Letter

The letter immediately sparked a debate among the public, with some taking the words of PM Khan for it while others are totally denying the existence of any such letter, including some seasoned journalists.

Explainer: Articles of Pakistan’s Constitution under discussion

Recent days have highlighted the need for all of us to become Constitutional experts if we want to understand what is happening on the ground in Pakistan.