Senior diplomat argues that with a new administration in Washington, new challenges have arisen in Afghanistan’s already chaotic political landscape. Many major players have come forward posturing to take part in the revival of what is notoriously known as the “Graveyard of Nations.”

Long-time diplomat argues that reaching out to India while the Indian state continues to inflict bloody blows to Kashmiris diminishes Pakistan’s national and international stature. He enquires what has materially changed on the ground in the past 19 months to precipitate a ‘rethink’? Does the change relate to an operational strategy, or Islamabad finds its goals having been shrunk?

Covid 19 has revealed many harsh realities of the ‘Globalised World’. Not only has the wealth gap further increased, the vaccine rollout has shown that in times of need even the human life has a price tag.

The developed world has already realized that PVC is the future of sustainable construction. With climate change becoming a more significant threat with each passing day, and Pakistan being one of the most vulnerable countries to this, it is high time that the Pakistani governments start encouraging sustainable techniques in the construction sector.

State Bank's former governor agrees with the recent amendment in State Bank of Pakistan granting it greater autonomy. However, he believes objectives like Employment and Growth should not be compromised.

The author explores the latest developments of police reforms in Pakistan with regard to different areas. According to the author, the alignment of police reforms with a larger rule of law will improve Pakistan's international credentials.

Nowruz or the Iranian New Year is a famous festival celebrated mainly by Persians all around the world. GVS looks at its origins, customs, and how it is celebrated in Pakistan and elsewhere.

A highly successful inaugural Islamabad Security Dialogue organised by the SAPM Dr Moeed Yusuf, over two days discussed number of comprehensive issues concerning human security. One of the stated aims of the dialogue being to take Pakistan’s voice to the World on global and regional issues.

22 March 2021, observed by the UN as a World Water Day, highlights the importance of freshwater in our lives. Research Associate at the International Policy Research Institute looks at Pakistan's dire water security issues – the country is already in severe water crisis mode related to climate change, population pressure, and geographical location.

Legal experts Raja Amir Abbas, Dr. Farooq Bajwa, Hassan Aslam Shad, Barrister Faisal Khan Toru, give their views on Pakistan's black coats aggressive behavior against other state institutions; Why have Pakistan's Lawyers become an unaccountable Lawless Brigade, what is behind it, and where is it headed.

Founding editor Nayadaur and former civil servant argues there is widespread consensus in Pakistan that the bureaucracy needs reform. However, focusing on the federal level alone and ignoring the requisite changes needed at the provincial and local level will not achieve the necessary socio-economic policy development results.

Authors argue that government interventions enforcing minimum quality standards along with energy conservation measures are likely to have greater impact on improving efficiency of gas used in the country, as against any benefits that are likely to come about from its proposals to have a moratorium on gas supply to captive power plants.