Impact Factor or Fetish: What high IF publications really mean
Do you have Impact Factor (IF) publications? This is the most common question being asked for any teaching position at any university whether it...
University of Haripur’s New Program: A Way forward for Effective Governance
An educated society is a precursor for the development of any country. A society cannot flourish without an effective education system. A quality educational...
Whither the Arab and the Muslim world?
An agreement to establish diplomatic relations between the UAE and Israel and a Saudi-Pakistani spat over Kashmir coupled with feuds among Gulf states and...
Revisiting the 18th Amendment: Pakistan needs a Stronger Federation
The 18th Amendment is showcased as a hallmark in the democratic struggle of civilian leadership in Pakistan. Much can be forgotten in the glory...
Pakistan Economy: History and Required Reforms
The Pakistan economy faced a plethora of challenges from the beginning. Various economic, political and social challenges rose like a Hydra with multiple heads....
The United States vs China debate: Who is in charge?
Global obstacles call for global leadership. For the past 75 years, United States has spearheaded the campaign against any worldwide issue. However, the dramatic evolution of the international order in the past...
The Kashmir Conundrum: Policy Options With Pakistan
Kashmir emerged as an independent kingdom under the leadership of Duralabverdhan of the Korkot dynasty in the 7th century A.D. It used to be...
A Failed State: Politics of Violence
In the universal definition of a failed state, one of the important properties that comprise a failed state is that the political parties in...
Battle of France: Wehrmacht advances through the Ardennes
Eight decades ago in the late summer of 1940 the Wehrmacht's generals, at Adolf Hitler's behest, were beginning preparations for a massive invasion of...
Identifying the Demon Obstructing Pakistan to Realize its Real Glory
14th of August is the most fateful day of our national history. On this day our forefathers infixed the signboard of “Home” on this...
Charting the Role of Pakistani libraries in a Post-COVID19 World
COVID-19 has immediately altered the ways in which we live, work and relate to our surroundings. Traditionally there have been three major roles of...
Independence Day: Celebration with Accountability
Every year Independence Day in Pakistan is celebrated with more and more vigour. The advent of social media has further accentuated the celebrations with...