Bar Councils of Punjab and Islamabad: Dens of corruption!
Asad Hussain, who studied law in the UK recounts how obtaining a legal license is riddled with corruption and useless paper work. He thinks that whole legal system is dysfunctional due to incompetency and rampant corruption and system is heading towards a failed state -unless we realize and take steps to fix it.
The looming threat of ISKP in Afghanistan
As the United States withdraws from Afghanistan it is important to examine the role Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) may play in the country’s future security landscape. It is important to understand the threats ISKP may pose to the Taliban rule.
Taliban’s comeback: An inner perspective
Khalid Mehmood, a (retd) Squadron Leader gives a unique perspective on the Taliban's thought process when they took over Kabul, therefore, declaring their rule in Afghanistan. He further explains the Taliban's point of view with examples from past events and the lessons they have learned.
Understanding the real potential of CPEC
Since being officially launched by Chinese President Xi in April 2015, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has attracted some $25 billion investment into Pakistan’s roads, ports, power plants and fiber optic cables.
UAVs: Revolutionizing South Asia in the modern age
Ahyousha Khan, a research associate at Strategic Vision Institute, Islamabad discusses the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) as a tool of modern age warfare and its implications in South Asia.
TikTok: A curse in our society?
Ali Shah discusses the growing popularity of Tik Tok among the masses in Pakistan and how is this affecting the people of our country. He further talks about the negative impact of this app on our society.
Is Taliban return a good news for Pakistan?
Aamir Khattak, a defense expert, discusses the advances of the Taliban in Afghanistan that sent shockwaves across the world and how the US failed in its counterinsurgency strategy when it came to tackling moves in the country.
India’s renewed efforts of maligning Pakistan
Mustafa Khan, a researcher in the American research center of Hyderabad talks about India's habit of signaling out Pakistan for terrorism whenever there's turmoil in the Asian subcontinent.
Pakistan’s administration needs a wake-up call! – Dr. Farid A. Malik
Dr. Farid A Malik, an ex-Chairman of Pakistan Science Foundation highlights how the issues of corruption, misuse of authority and highhandedness have not been dealt with through effective accountability mechanisms.
Women’s safety: A matter of grave concern for Pakistan
The safety of women has become a growing concern in Pakistan and we are witnessing an increased number of horrifying cases of sexual assaults every single day. In this regard, Ayaz Muhammad Khan highlights the importance of women's safety in Pakistan.
Chaotic Afghanistan: Why Pakistan needs to be cautious
Dr. Shoaib Baloch, a foreign policy analyst, points out the implications of the Taliban-controlled Afghanistan for Pakistan. Instability in Afghanistan under the control of the Taliban may create security risks and put Pakistan’s geoeconomic policy at stake.
Why is China stepping up geopolitics in Afghanistan?
Even before the Taliban took control of Kabul, China started deepening diplomatic ties with the group, hosting a Taliban delegation in July. In this regard, Maheen Shafeeq, a researcher at the Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS) talks about China's interests in Afghanistan.
