Pakistan: Gap is not in “Technology” but “management”, Idiot!

Dr. Farid A. Malik | Every year Dr. Khalifa Abdul Hakim memorial lecture is arranged in the auditorium of the Quaid-e-Azam Library. This year, the...

Protests on Soccer Fields: Another Regional Game to Weaken Iran?

Dr. James Dorsey | Thousands of Iranian Arabs last week attended an AFC Champions League soccer match between Esteghlal Ahvaz FC and Qatar’s Lekhwiya SC...

Long-Awaited Judicial Reforms in FATA

Najma Minhas | In a historic move, the federal cabinet approved the proposed recommendations of the Committee on FATA Reforms as a part of its...

Why Do Humans Dying in Pakistan Matter Less than when Dying in London?

Muhammad Feyyaz | The London attack on March 22, 2017, has generated intense international condemnation alongside the pouring in of solidarity assurances from global leaders...

How to get a people’s constitution for peace in Syria?

Sophie Mangal | “Syrian authorities are ready to discuss the new constitution of the country but need to know which opposition structures are ready to...

Pakistan’s letter to its youth on 23rd March!

Khawar Latif Khan | My story is not new. It is, in fact, so old I might not even remember the minor details now. Please...

Has anyone been held accountable for the catastrophe that created Bangladesh

IKRAM SEHGAL | Despite the complex and demanding negotiations during the tumultuous days of March 1971, a positive outcome was possible and seemed near but...

Pak-Afghan Border Reopened: Alternatives for Pakistan?

Imtiaz Gul | Behind the scenes, diplomatic efforts, particularly by the United Kingdom, as well as intense lobbying by the business community and civil society...

Afghan Refugees in Pakistan: A Continuing Challenge

Amina Khan | Pakistan has provided shelter to one of the world’s largest protracted refugee populations - more than 5 million Afghan refugees have been...

Pakistan’s series of mis-steps which has left us in our current pathetic state

Farid A. Malik | Considering the flight of the people of Pakistan it is abundantly clear that there are enemies in the midst. Centuries ago...

Sixth Census: A bright beginning but fraught with challenges.

Abdul Rahim| After a lapse of nearly two decades, the sixth census in Pakistan’s history finally started on 15 March. 2017.  This intricate exercise will...

How can you find a “meaningful life” & not just a “happy one”?

Roy F Baumeister | Parents often say: ‘I just want my children to be happy.’ It is unusual to hear: ‘I just want my children’s...